Cattleman'S Beans Recipe

Name: Cattleman'S Beans
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 6 cups cold water; 2 1/4 cups dried pinto beans; 2 tablespoons butter; 1/2 pound bulk pork sausage; 2 cups peeled tart apple slices; 1 1/2 cups tomato juice; 1 cup chopped onion; 1/4 cup brown sugar; 2 cloves garlic, mashed; 2 teaspoons salt; 1 teaspoon chili powder; 1 teaspoon dry mustard; 1/4 teaspoon coarse black pepper; 1/4 cup Jamaican rum; 1/4 cup sour cream, for topping

Servings: persons

6 cups cold water
2 1/4 cups dried pinto beans
2 tablespoons butter
1/2 pound bulk pork sausage
2 cups peeled tart apple slices
1 1/2 cups tomato juice
1 cup chopped onion
1/4 cup brown sugar
2 cloves garlic, mashed
2 teaspoons salt
1 teaspoon chili powder
1 teaspoon dry mustard
1/4 teaspoon coarse black pepper
1/4 cup Jamaican rum
1/4 cup sour cream, for topping

1
Combine cold water and beans in a pot; let stand 8 hours to overnight.
2
Stir butter into the pot with the beans and water; bring to a boil, reduce heat to low, cover the pot, and simmer until beans are tender, about 2 hours.
3
Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat. Cook and stir pork sausage in the hot skillet until browned and crumbly, 5 to 7 minutes; drain and reserve 2 tablespoons sausage drippings.
4
Stir sausage and reserved drippings, apple slices, tomato juice, onion, brown sugar, garlic, salt, chili powder, mustard, and black pepper into beans. Bring bean mixture to a boil, reduce heat to low, cover the pot, and simmer until flavors blend, about 2 hours.
5
Stir rum into beans, ladle beans into bowls, and top with sour cream.

546

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Use a neutral oil or a plant-based spread in place of butter for a dairy-free version.
Brown sugar instead of white sugar adds a deeper, more caramel-like flavor.
Coconut cream is a reliable plant-based alternative to dairy cream.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 15 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 6 cups cold water, 2 1/4 cups dried pinto beans, 2 tablespoons butter, 1/2 pound bulk pork sausage, and more.

Yes, Cattleman'S Beans falls under the Soups & Stews category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Cattleman'S Beans

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