This recipe for pinto beans with ham hocks is flavorful and comforting, and it will leave your taste buds wanting more. The dish is flavorful and filling because of the slow simmering, which lets the rich flavors of the ham seep into the beans.
Ingredients: 2 cups dried pinto beans. 2 ham hocks. 1 onion, chopped. 3 cloves garlic, minced. 1 bay leaf. 1 teaspoon dried oregano. 1 teaspoon ground cumin. 1/2 teaspoon black pepper. 6 cups water. Salt to taste. Chopped fresh cilantro for garnish.
Instructions: After rinsing, soak the pinto beans in water for the entire night. Soaked beans, ham hocks, chopped onion, minced garlic, bay leaf, oregano, cumin, black pepper, and water should all be combined in a big pot. After bringing the mixture to a boil, lower the heat, cover it, and simmer the beans for two to three hours, stirring now and then, until they are soft. Shake off the ham hocks from the pot and add the shredded meat back to the beans. After adding salt to taste, simmer for a further 15 to 20 minutes. Garnish the mouthwatering pinto beans with freshly chopped cilantro and serve hot. Savor the flavorful and filling beans with ham hocks!
Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 180 minutes
pamela daley