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Down South Pinto Beans
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linemanswife
"My grandmother always brought these wonderful pinto beans with pork jowl to the table at mealtimes, along with cornbread and onions. Yummy. A true Southern tradition."
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Ingredients
3 h 10 m servings 272Original recipe yields 8 servings
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Directions
{{model.addEditText}} Print- Wash pinto beans thoroughly and place in a large stockpot. Add 4 quarts water, pork jowl, sugar, salt, and pepper. Bring to a rolling boil over high heat. Reduce heat to a simmer; cook until beans are tender and tasty, 3 to 4 hours. Add water throughout cooking as needed; do not let the beans cook dry.
Footnotes
- Cook's Notes:
- These beans can also be prepared in a slow cooker. Add all ingredients and set on High. They'll be ready to eat at suppertime.
- Use 1 ham hock instead of the pork jowl if preferred.
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9/3/2018
This was super easy and turned out pretty good. I did use a ham hock instead of the pork jowl as the recipe submitter mentioned. I think this recipe could have used some onion and garlic. I ende...
10/13/2018
Great! Just like Granny's. To the person who said you don't add sugar...yes, you do. A little bit of sugar brings out all the other flavors.
9/30/2018
These were delicious! Taste just like the beans my grannie used to cook.
9/28/2018
You have to have onions, lots of onions, cumin, salt and pepper and NO SUGAR. I have Pinto Beans for over 35 yrs. My entire family loves them. Not sure why sugar was even mentioned to make th...