Down South Pinto Beans

Name: Down South Pinto Beans
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 185 min
Total time: 190 min
Ingredients: 2 cups dried pinto beans; 4 quarts water, or more as needed; 4 (1 ounce) slices pork jowl, or more to taste; 2 tablespoons white sugar; salt and ground black pepper to taste

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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.

Recipe by linemanswife

Published on June 19, 2020

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Prep Time:

5 mins

Cook Time:

3 hrs 5 mins

Total Time:

3 hrs 10 mins

Servings:

8

Yield:

8 servings

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Ingredients

2 cups dried pinto beans
4 quarts water, or more as needed
4 (1 ounce) slices pork jowl, or more to taste
2 tablespoons white sugar
salt and ground black pepper to taste

Directions

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.

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.

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

272	Calories
11g	Fat
33g	Carbs
11g	Protein

Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 8
Calories 272
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 11g	13%
Saturated Fat 4g	19%
Cholesterol 13mg	4%
Sodium 43mg	2%
Total Carbohydrate 33g	12%
Dietary Fiber 8g	27%
Total Sugars 4g
Protein 11g
Vitamin C 3mg	15%
Calcium 69mg	5%
Iron 3mg	14%
Potassium 698mg	15%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.