Chuck'S Fancy Pintos

1. 1

   Saut a small slice of country ham in a heavy cooking pot until the fat is rendered.

2. 2

   Then saut chopped onion in the ham fat. Add a mixture of water and canned or fresh vegetable stock to the pot, and then add the dried pinto beans.

3. 3

   Fresh or new crop pintos are best. The liquid should just cover the beans. Bring to a boil and immediately reduce the heat to a low simmer.

4. 4

   Add water or stock as needed.

5. 5

   Keep a close eye on the beans so they are always covered with a little liquid.

6. 6

   Cooking time depends on the freshness of the beans.

7. 7

   Stop cooking before the beans get too mushy.

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.