Down South Pinto Beans

Ingredients:

2 cups dried pinto beans
4 quarts water (more or less)
Ham bone and scraps
2 tablespoons brown sugar
salt and ground black pepper to taste

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Directions:

Wash pinto beans thoroughly and place in a large stockpot. Add water to cover beans. Let them sit overnight. Drain, rinse, repeat.

Add water to beans in stock pot, 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.

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.

Nutrition Facts
272 calories per serving