Country-Style Ham Hock Pinto Beans
Country-Style Ham Hock Pinto Beans bring together tender beans and smoky ham in a rich, gently spiced broth with onions and garlic. The slow simmer develops a creamy texture and deep, comforting flavor that’s perfect for a cool evening. Serve it with cornbread for a satisfying family dinner or a cozy weekend meal.
- Prep15 mins
- Cook3 hrs 20 mins
- Serves8
- DifficultyEasy
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Country-Style Ham Hock Pinto Beans, not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.
- Glycemic ImpactFair
- 45 / 100
- Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
- Nutritional DensityPoor
- 26 / 100
- Nutrients per calorie. Higher is better.
- Energy DensityGood
- 93 / 100
- Calories by weight. Higher means more food for fewer calories.
- NOVA Unprocessed or minimally processed
- 1 / 4
- Processing level, 1 (whole) to 4 (ultra-processed). Lower is better.
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- 30
- Heart Health
- 46
- Metabolic
- 55
- Digestive
- 32
- Inflammatory
- 63
- Performance
- 52
- General Wellness
- 1
Assemble all the ingredients.
- 2
Place the beans, ham hock, onion, garlic, and water into a large stockpot.
- 3
Season with chili powder, salt, and pepper.
- 4
Bring to a boil and cook for 2 minutes. Remove from the heat, cover, and let sit for 1 hour.
- 5
After 1 hour, put the pot back on the stovetop and bring it back to a boil. Lower the heat to medium-low and simmer until the flavors have blended and the broth has thickened, at least 3 hours or up to 6 hours.
- 6
In the last 15 minutes of simmering, move the ham hock to a cutting board. Let it rest until cool enough to handle, 5 to 10 minutes, then pull the meat from the bone.
- 7
Return the meat to the stockpot and discard the bone. Adjust the seasonings to taste.
- Calories 1147.61 kcal High 57%
- Protein 175.03 g Good Source 350%
- Carbohydrate 28.67 g 10%
- Total Fat 38.94 g High 50%
- Saturated Fat 13.69 g High 68%
- Trans Fat 0.29 g High --
- Cholesterol 591.99 mg High 197%
- Sodium 13274.06 mg High 577%
- Dietary Fiber 8.42 g Good Source 30%
- Total Sugars 18.83 g --
- Added Sugars 9.99 g Moderate 20%
- Calcium 100.85 mg Low Source 8%
- Iron 13.41 mg Good Source 75%
- Potassium 2444.72 mg Good Source 52%
- Vitamin A 101.28 mcg Moderate 11%
- Vitamin C 0.14 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.
- Garlic 🧄
- Onions 🧅
About This Recipe
Country Style Ham Hock Pinto Beans is made with 8 ingredients and serves 8. It takes about 3 hrs 35 mins and is rated easy. Key ingredients include Black Pepper, Bone In Ham, Chili Powder, and Minced Garlic. Each serving provides about 1147.61 kcal, and is a good source of protein.
Recipe Questions
- What is Country-Style Ham Hock Pinto Beans made of?
- The main ingredients are Black Pepper, Bone-In Ham, Chili Powder, Minced Garlic, Pinto Beans. The full list of 8 is above.
- How long does it take to make Country-Style Ham Hock Pinto Beans?
- About 3 hrs 35 mins in total: 15 mins to prepare and 3 hrs 20 mins to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 1147.61 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Country-Style Ham Hock Pinto Beans easy to make?
- This recipe is rated easy, with 8 ingredients and 7 steps.
- Is Country-Style Ham Hock Pinto Beans healthy?
- Country-Style Ham Hock Pinto Beans has an easyChef Pro health score of 52/100. Per serving, it provides 1147.61 calories and 175.03 g of protein, or 350% of the Daily Value. It is a good source of dietary fiber, iron and potassium. Worth noting per serving: sodium at 13274.06 mg (577% of the Daily Value), saturated fat at 13.69 g (68% of the Daily Value) and added sugars at 9.99 g (20% of the Daily Value). It contains Garlic and Onions, so it may not be suitable for people with those allergies or dietary restrictions. 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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