Appalachian Soup Beans

Pinto beans cooked low and slow with fatback — simple mountain food.

Ingredients

• 2.00 cup dried pinto beans
• 1.00 ham hock
• 1.00 onion , diced
• water to cover
• salt and pepper
• cornbread and raw onion

Instructions

1. 1

   Soak beans overnight and drain.

2. 2

   Place beans, ham hock, and onion in a large pot.

3. 3

   Cover with water by 2 inches.

4. 4

   Bring to a boil then reduce heat.

5. 5

   Simmer 2 1/2 to 3 hours until beans are very soft and creamy.

6. 6

   Remove ham hock and pull off meat.

7. 7

   Return meat to pot.

8. 8

   Season with salt and pepper.

9. 9

   Serve with cornbread and sliced raw onion.

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