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Pennsylvania Pinto Beans

Ingredients
  • 1 lb dried pinto beans
  • Water for soaking
  • 1/2 tsp baking soda (for soak)
  • 8 cups water
  • 1 smoked ham hock (or chunk of canadian bacon in pieces)
  • 1 bay leaf
  • 1 tsp dried thyme
  • 1 tsp black pepper
  • Salt to taste
Instructions
    Night Before:
  1. 1
    Rinse beans.
  2. 2
    Cover with plenty of water.
  3. 3
    Add ½ tsp baking soda.
  4. 4
    Soak overnight.
  5. 5
    Start:
  6. 6
    Drain and rinse beans.
  7. 7
    Add fresh water, ham hock, bay leaf, thyme, pepper, and hing if using.
  8. 8
    Bring to a boil.
  9. 9
    Reduce to a gentle simmer.
  10. 10
    Cook 2–3 hours until tender.
  11. 11
    Remove ham hock, shred meat, return meat to pot.
  12. 12
    Salt during the final 30 minutes.
Read it online: https://wayfarerspantry.com/thepantry/recipe/pennsylvania-pinto-beans/