Texas Ranch Beans

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   First, rinse the dried beans and remove any stones or dirt.

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   Cut the pork into thin strips and rinse.

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   Cover the beans with water, add the pork and garlic and boil until tender over medium heat (low boil), about 2 1/2 hours.

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   Beans should always be covered with water.

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   If needed, add more hot water to coverespecially if you want more bean broth.

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   When the beans are tender, season with salt, to taste, and chili powder.

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   Then let the beans sit and absorb these flavors for a while.

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   Cook's tip: If you want to speed up the cooking process, you can soak the beans in water overnight.

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   Then drain and begin the cooking steps.

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    Also, salting the beans when they first begin to cook can make them tough, so always salt after beans are tender.

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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