D,btag Beans Aka Atomite Beans Recipe

Name: D,btag Beans Aka Atomite Beans
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 ½ cups dry pinto beans; 5 cups water; 2 -4 smoked ham hocks (depending on meatiness, or the pre joint end of a ham, bone & skin in, don't spare the meat); 1 large yellow onion, very coarsely chopped; 1 teaspoon liquid smoke; ⅓ cup blackstrap molasses; ⅓ cup brown sugar (maybe a bit more if you like it sweet); ¼ cup cider vinegar; ⅛ cup catsup (a good squirt); 1 tablespoon yellow mustard (a smaller squirt); 1 teaspoon black pepper; 1 teaspoon kosher salt; ⅛ teaspoon cayenne; 1 (10 ounce) can black beans (I know that's cheating); 1 medium red onion, med fine chop

Servings: persons

1 ½ cups dry pinto beans
5 cups water
2 -4 smoked ham hocks (depending on meatiness, or the pre joint end of a ham, bone & skin in, don't spare the meat)
1 large yellow onion, very coarsely chopped
1 teaspoon liquid smoke
⅓ cup blackstrap molasses
⅓ cup brown sugar (maybe a bit more if you like it sweet)
¼ cup cider vinegar
⅛ cup catsup (a good squirt)
1 tablespoon yellow mustard (a smaller squirt)
1 teaspoon black pepper
1 teaspoon kosher salt
⅛ teaspoon cayenne
1 (10 ounce) can black beans (I know that's cheating)
1 medium red onion, med fine chop

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This involves a pressure cooker.
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If you don't have one I'm guessing 2 1/4 hrs first cooking time, covered, rather than 45 min (X3 rule).
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Put the beans and water in the pressure cooker 5 minutes at 15 lbs to soak, fast cool and drain (or use your favorite soaking method).
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Cut the biggest chunks of fat off the hock and discard.
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Score through the skin and put the hock, yellow onion, very coarsely chopped, the beans (piled around the hock), liquid smoke, and enough of the soaking liquid to barely cover.
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NO salt or other seasonings.
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Cook at pressure for 45 minutes.
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Fast cool and remove the ham bones and skin, the meat will fall off the bones and the beans will be tender skinned.
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Carefully mix in all the other ingredients.
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Set your oven at 240F and put in the UNCOVERED bean pot,.
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After four hours or so add the red onion and can of black beans (I've been known to add a can of garbanzos also).
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Stir once.
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Give it another couple hours until it reaches the consistency you want, then enjoy.
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These actually freeze well, when there is any left to.

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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

Brown sugar instead of white sugar adds a deeper, more caramel-like flavor.

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: 1 ½ cups dry pinto beans, 5 cups water, 2 -4 smoked ham hocks (depending on meatiness, or the pre joint end of a ham, bone & skin in, don't spare the meat), 1 large yellow onion, very coarsely chopped, and more.

Yes, D,btag Beans Aka Atomite Beans falls under the General 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!

D,btag Beans Aka Atomite Beans

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Variations & substitutions

My Personal Notes

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