Prep Time
5 min
Cook Time
4h 15 min
Yields
12 servings
Transform ordinary canned beans into a delicious main or side dish with this slow-cooked recipe.
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ingredients
4
cups dried pinto beans
1
ham hock
1
(15-oz) can tomato sauce
¼
cup chili powder
¼
cup brown sugar
2
- 3 Tbsp white vinegar
5
cloves garlic, minced
1
onion, diced
Salt and freshly ground black pepper
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directions
Step 1
Rinse the beans under cold water, sorting out any rocks/particles. Cover in cold water and soak for 6 to 8 hours.
Step 2
Drain the beans and place in a stockpot with the ham hock; cover with fresh water by 2 inches. Add the tomato sauce, chili powder, brown sugar, white vinegar, garlic, onions, 1 tablespoon salt and 2 teaspoons pepper.
Step 3
Bring to a boil, lower the heat and simmer, adding a little more liquid if the level gets too low, until the beans are tender, 3 to 4 hours. Taste, and season with additional salt and pepper if needed.