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Southwestern Style Pinto Beans

Southwestern Style Pinto Beans is built on Tomatoes Canned, Salt, Chili Powder, and Sugar. Add it to your meal plan and shop the whole list in one go.

Ingredients

• 1 qt
• 1 tbsp
• 2 tbsp
• 2 tbsp

Method (preview)

1. 1

   Simmer the ham hock for about 2 hours in enough water to cover; about 2 quarts. (You could also use a pound of side pork or slab bacon cut into 1 inch chunks.)

2. 2

   Remove the meat from the hock and return it to the cooking pot.

3. 3

   Add the pre-soaked and rinsed beans to the pot, along with the rest of the ingredients.

4. 4

   Add enough water or tomato juice to bring the level to about 4 1/2 quarts total volume.

5. 5

   Cover and simmer for about 4 hours, or longer if you have a slow cooker.