Classic Southern Pinto Beans

Name: Classic Southern Pinto Beans
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 2 min
Total time: 2 min
Ingredients: 1 pound dry pinto beans; 6 ounces salt pork, diced; 1 medium onion, coarsely chopped; 1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper; 1 tablespoon bacon drippings or butter; Salt, black pepper and Cajun seasoning, to taste, as needed

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Prep Time: 10 minutes

Cook Time: 2 hours

Total: 2 hours, 10 minutes

Author : Deep South Dish

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Ingredients

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1 pound dry pinto beans6 ounces salt pork, diced1 medium onion, coarsely chopped1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper1 tablespoon bacon drippings or butterSalt, black pepper and Cajun seasoning, to taste, as needed

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Instructions

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Step 1

Rinse, drain and pick through beans for stones or debris. Soak overnight covered with 8 cups of water, or use the quick cook method below. Drain, rinse and return to the pot.

Step 2

Cover with 8 cups of fresh water. Add the salt pork, onion and cayenne; bring to a boil. Reduce to simmer, and cook uncovered for 1-1/2 to 2 hours, or until thickened and creamy. Do not allow to boil.

Step 3

Stir in the bacon fat or butter, taste and season as needed with salt, pepper and Cajun seasoning.

Step 4

Serve as is, with raw or pickled onions and cornbread, corn muffins or cornmeal hoecakes on the side. Great served with fried potatoes and greens, and some folks enjoy these served over rice.