Southern-Style Pinto Beans
Southern-Style Pinto Beans simmer low and slow with pork jowl until the beans are creamy and tender, bathing in a lightly sweet, well-seasoned pot liquor. The gentle richness of the pork balances a hint of sugar, creating a comforting Southern side perfect for cookouts, weeknight dinners, or a cozy weekend spread.
- Prep5 mins
- Cook3 hrs 5 mins
- Serves8
- DifficultyEasy
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Southern-Style Pinto Beans, not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.
- Glycemic ImpactFair
- 43 / 100
- Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
- Nutritional DensityPoor
- 33 / 100
- Nutrients per calorie. Higher is better.
- Energy DensityGood
- 100 / 100
- Calories by weight. Higher means more food for fewer calories.
- NOVA Processed Culinary Ingredients
- 2 / 4
- Processing level, 1 (whole) to 4 (ultra-processed). Lower is better.
How it scores for each health goal
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- 81
- Heart Health
- 46
- Metabolic
- 57
- Digestive
- 43
- Inflammatory
- 31
- Performance
- 56
- General Wellness
- 1
Rinse the pinto beans well and put them in a large stockpot.
- 2
Add 4 quarts water, pork jowl, sugar, salt, and pepper.
- 3
Bring to a rolling boil over high heat.
- 4
Lower the heat to a simmer and cook until the beans are tender and flavorful, 3 to 4 hours.
- 5
Add water as needed during cooking and do not allow the beans to cook dry.
- Calories 119.37 kcal Moderate 6%
- Protein 1.8 g Low Source 4%
- Carbohydrate 30.56 g 11%
- Total Fat 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Saturated Fat 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Cholesterol 0.0 mg Low Source 0%
- Sodium 156.53 mg Moderate 7%
- Dietary Fiber 12.16 g Good Source 43%
- Total Sugars 23.5 g --
- Added Sugars 19.89 g High 40%
- Calcium 12.11 mg Low Source 1%
- Iron 0.52 mg Low Source 3%
- Potassium 90.25 mg Low Source 2%
- Vitamin A 0.0 mcg Low Source 0%
- Vitamin C 0.0 mg Low Source 0%
- Vitamin D 0.0 mcg Low Source 0%
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
No known allergens listed for this recipe. Always double-check ingredients for your needs.
About This Recipe
Southern Style Pinto Beans is made with 4 ingredients and serves 8. It takes about 3 hrs 10 mins and is rated easy. Key ingredients include Pinto Beans, Salt & Pepper, Sugar, and Water. Each serving provides about 119.37 kcal, and is a good source of fiber.
Recipe Questions
- What is Southern-Style Pinto Beans made of?
- The main ingredients are Pinto Beans, Salt & Pepper, Sugar, Water. The full list of 4 is above.
- How long does it take to make Southern-Style Pinto Beans?
- About 3 hrs 10 mins in total: 5 mins to prepare and 3 hrs 5 mins to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 119.37 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Southern-Style Pinto Beans easy to make?
- This recipe is rated easy, with 4 ingredients and 5 steps.
- Is Southern-Style Pinto Beans healthy?
- Southern-Style Pinto Beans has an easyChef Pro health score of 54/100. Per serving, it provides 119.37 calories and 1.8 g of protein, or 4% of the Daily Value. It is a good source of dietary fiber. Worth noting per serving: sodium at 156.53 mg (7% of the Daily Value) and added sugars at 19.89 g (40% of the Daily Value). Whether it fits your goals depends on your complete meal plan and nutritional needs. Remix it in easyChef Pro to adjust the ingredients and generate fresh nutrition and scores.
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