Southern Pinto Beans

1. 1

   Rinse beans. Place beans in pot and cover them three times higher with water. Bring to a rapid boil for five minutes covered. Turn off stove. DO NOT REMOVE LID.

2. 2

   Let the pot set one hour.

3. 3

   Turn burner back on to slightly more than a simmer. Add ham bone, onion, and pepper.

4. 4

   Boil covered for two hours. Add more water if necessary.

5. 5

   Remove ham bone. Remove all ham and place back into pot. Discard bone.

6. 6

   Turn down heat to simmer and add approximately 2 tablespoons brown sugar, or more. Now let beans cook as long as needed.

7. 7

   Season to taste.

8. 8

   I serve with Baby's Jalapeno Cornbread, Recipe #221836.

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