Texas-Style Pinto Beans

Cook's Country (https://www.cookscountry.com/recipes/9684-texas-style-pinto-beans)

  • Soak in a large container, 8-24 hours.
  • Drain and rinse well.
1 lbs dried pinto beans, picked and rinsed
1 1/2 T salt
2 qt cold water
  • (Optional) Ziploc and freeze up to 1 month.
  • Bring to boil, then simmer med-low uncovered.
  • Stir occasionally, skim foam
  • Add water to keep covered.
  • Until tender, ~1 1/2 hrs.
  • Remove from heat, let stand 15 min.
  • (Reserve ham hock for another use.)
3 qt water
1 (10 oz) ham hock
1 t salt
soaked beans
  • Garnish with finely chopped onion, dill pickles, jalapeños and/or tomatoes.