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easy pinto beans recipe

The Best Pinto Beans

perfect for a simple dinner or as a side dish.

Course Side Dish
Cuisine Southern
Keyword best pinto bean recipe
Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 5 hours
Total Time 5 hours
Servings 6 servings
Calories 302 kcal
Author carissa

Ingredients

  • 1 ham hock
  • 2 cups of pinto beans
  • 1 small white onion diced
  • 11 cups of water
  • 1/4 - 1/3 cup brown sugar
  • salt and pepper to taste

Instructions

  1. Bring the ham hock and water to a boil. Reduce heat to medium low.
  2. Cover and simmer for 1 hour.
  3. Add beans and onion to pot.
  4. Bring to a boil. Cover and reduce heat to medium low.
  5. cook for about 3-4 hours or until beans are soft.
  6. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
  7. Add brown sugar and cook an additional 15 min.
  8. Serve over rice or as is.