Southern Pinto Beans with Ham Hocks
Southern Pinto Beans with Ham Hocks is a heartwarming Southern classic that brings comfort to every meal. With tender pinto beans simmered in a rich, smoky broth infused with flavorful ham hocks, this dish embodies the spirit of home-cooked goodness. Perfect for family gatherings or cozy nights in, serve it over rice or with cornbread for an unforgettable experience.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 120 minutes
- Total Time: 2 hours 15 minutes
- Yield: Serves 6
- Category: Main
- Method: Simmering
- Cuisine: Southern
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb dried pinto beans
- 2 meaty ham hocks
- 1 medium onion, chopped
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 bay leaves
- 1 tsp salt (adjust to taste)
- 1 tsp black pepper (adjust to taste)
- 6 cups water
Instructions
- Rinse and soak pinto beans overnight in water.
- In a large pot, sauté chopped onion in oil over medium heat until golden brown. Add minced garlic and sauté for an additional minute.
- Drain soaked beans and add them to the pot along with ham hocks, water, bay leaves, salt, and pepper. Stir gently.
- Bring to a boil over medium-high heat, then reduce to low and cover. Simmer for about 2 hours or until beans are tender.
- Remove ham hocks, shred the meat, return it to the pot, and stir well before serving.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 310
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 680mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 36g
- Fiber: 10g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 45mg