Pinto Beans Southern Style

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   Look your beans by pouring a small amount of beans into your hand, removing and discarding any defective, broken or discolored beans.

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   To parboil the beans, rinse beans and add them to a large stock pot, covering them with 2-3 inches of water and boil rapidly for 10-15 minutes.

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   Reduce heat to a slow boil and add bacon or ham bone.

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   Cover the pot with a lid and cook until tender (2-3 hours).

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   Add salt to taste when nearly done.

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   Check on beans every so often and add water as neededdry beans absorb a lot of water while cooking.

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   Slow cooker version: The night before, parboil as instructed above.

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   Add beans to a large crockpot and cover with 2-3 inches of water.

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   In the morning, cover with 3-4 inches of water.

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    Add bacon or ham bone to the large crockpot.

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    Cover with 3-4 inches of water.

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    Cook 6-8 hours on low until done.

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    Salt to taste.

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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