Beans and Hamhocks
READ THIS FIRST: This is a super-hearty weeknight meal that my mom used to make. I usually just let the hamhocks cook into the beans, and take them out whole when the beans are done. I like these best when served with fresh mix-ins such as diced tomatoes, shredded cheddar cheese, diced onions, and fresh cilantro. **This recipe is marked gluten-free, but please be sure to check your ingredients that they are marked "gluten-free" before you serve to anybody with dietary restrictions.
Ingredients
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- 3 cups dried pinto beans
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- 2 tbsp minced garlic
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- 2 tsp seasoned salt
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- 2 tsp black pepper
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- 1 hamhock
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- 7 cups water
Directions
- Place hamhock into crock-pot.
- Put dried pinto beans into crock-pot.
- Add seasoning to crock-pot, covering evenly the top of the beans and hamhock.
- Add water to crock-pot, giving everything a thorough mix.
- Cover crock-pot and cook on HIGH for 5 hours.
- Serve beans with fresh mix-ins or eat plain. Feel free to shred and mix in the hamhock meat as well!