Best Ever Pinto Beans

1. 1

   Place pinto beans in a large bowl and cover with water.

2. 2

   Soak the beans for 4 hours, changing the water every 30 to 45 minutes.

3. 3

   Drain.

4. 4

   Bring 6 cups water to a boil in a large pot.

5. 5

   Add pinto beans, ham hock, and salt to the pot.

6. 6

   Add more water if needed to cover the beans and ham hock by at least 1 inch.

7. 7

   Reduce the heat to medium-low and simmer until the beans are just tender, 2 to 3 hours.

8. 8

   Remove the ham hock from the beans.

9. 9

   Remove the meat from the bone, chop the meat, and stir it into the beans.

10. 10

    Stir the tomato sauce and brown sugar into the beans.

11. 11

    Simmer until the beans are tender and the flavors are blended, about 1 hour.

• Calories 208.26 kcal Moderate
• Protein 18.37 g Good Source
• Carbs 31.1 g Moderate
• Total Fat 2.04 g Low Source
• Saturated Fat 0.0 g Low Source
• Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source
• Cholesterol 34.04 mg Moderate
• Sodium 1266.19 mg High
• Fiber 5.44 g Moderate
• Sugar 16.66 g High
• Added Sugar 11.31 g High
• Calcium 24.62 mg Low Source
• Iron 2.08 mg Moderate
• Potassium 771.97 mg Moderate
• Vitamin A 41.14 mcg_rae Low Source
• Vitamin C 3.17 mg Low Source
• Vitamin D 0.0 mcg Low Source

Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.

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