Southern-Style Pinto Beans with Ham Bone

Name: Southern-Style Pinto Beans with Ham Bone
Prep time: 1 h 5 min
Cook time: 2 h 30 min
Total time: 3 h 35 min
Yield: 8 servings
Cuisine: Southern
Ingredients: 1 lb dried pinto beans; 8 cups water, or enough to cover; salt, to taste; 1 ham bone; 1 tbsp shortening

Mawmaw Gail shares her classic recipe for Southern-style pinto beans, also known as "soup beans." This comforting dish is slow-cooked with a savory ham bone until perfectly tender.

🌍Southern 🏷️Pinto beans 🏷️Soup beans 🏷️Ham bone 🏷️American Comfort food

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Total

3h 35m

Servings

8

Difficulty

Easy

Est. Cost

$13–$21

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Ingredients

1 lb dried pinto beans
8 cups water, or enough to cover
salt, to taste
1 ham bone
1 tbsp shortening

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Instructions

1
For a quick soak, place the dried beans in a large pot with water, bring to a boil, and cook for 2 minutes.
2
Remove the pot from the heat, cover, and let the beans soak for 1 hour.
3
After soaking, drain the water from the beans.
4
Transfer the soaked and drained beans to a roaster oven or slow cooker. Add enough hot water to cover the beans.
5
Season the beans with salt, then add the ham bone and shortening to the pot.
6
Cover the roaster and turn it on high (around 400°F) until the beans come to a boil.
7
Once boiling, reduce the heat to a simmer (around 350°F).
8
Continue to cook for 2.5 to 3 hours, or until the beans are tender.
9
Once cooked, stir and serve hot.