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Pinto Beans with Smoked Ham Hocks

This is comfort food - smoky, seasoned pinto beans with shredded ham hock meat. It takes ~2 hours but most of that is just simmering on the stove while you do other things.
prep time15 minutes
cook time2 hours
total time2 hours 15 minutes
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Ingredients

Ingredients (~6 servings)

  • 1 lb dried pinto beans
  • 2 smoked ham hocks
  • 1 yellow onion, ~1 cup, diced
  • 3 cups chicken broth
  • 3 cups water
  • 3 bay leaves
  • 1 1/2 tsp all purpose seasoning
  • 3/4 tsp garlic powder
  • 3/4 tsp onion powder

Instructions

  • Add beans, ham hocks, onion, broth, water, bay leaves, all purpose seasoning, garlic powder, and onion powder to a Dutch oven.
  • Stir to distribute seasonings.
  • Bring to a boil over high heat.
  • Reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer 1 1/2 to 2 hours, stirring every 30 minutes, until beans are tender and creamy.
  • Remove ham hocks with tongs and let cool slightly.
  • Shred meat from bones and discard bones, fat, and skin.
  • Return shredded meat to pot.
  • Remove and discard bay leaves.
  • Taste and adjust seasonings as needed.
  • Serve.