Create a big bowl of comfort with an easy recipe.

Southern Pinto Beans. (Stacey Little / Southern Bite)

Southern Pinto Beans

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Prep time: 5 minutes

Cook time: 1 hour 30 minutes

Soaking time: 8 hours

Serves: 6 to 8

Ingredients

• 1 pound dried pinto beans
• 8 cups water
• 1 smoked ham hock (or substitute — see notes)
• 3 chicken bouillon cubes
• 1 medium onion, chopped
• salt

Instructions

• Inspect the beans to remove any small rocks or debris.
• Rinse well.
• Place the beans, 8 cups of water, ham hock, bouillon cubes and chopped onion in a large pot with a lid.
• Bring to a boil, then reduce the heat to a simmer.
• Add salt to taste. I usually add about 1 teaspoon, but the exact amount of salt needed will vary based on the sodium level in the brand of bouillon and your taste.
• Cook over medium low for 1½ to 2 hours or until tender to your liking.
• Remove the ham hock, shred the meat and return it to the pot, if desired.

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