CHUCK WAGON BEANS

Chuck Wagon Beans image

Provided by Catherine C. Robbins

Time 1h30m

Yield 8 servings

Number Of Ingredients 9

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Ingredients

1 pound pinto beans
8 cups water for soaking plus 4 cups or more for cooking
1 1/2 pounds ham diced or sliced
3/4 cup chopped onions
1 16-ounce can tomatoes, with juice
3 tablespoons molasses
1 tablespoon dry mustard
1/2 teaspoon black pepper
1 teaspoon ground cayenne pepper

Steps:

Thoroughly rinse the beans. Add 8 cups of water. Soak overnight, or bring to a boil, simmer two minutes, remove from heat, cover and let stand one hour.
Drain beans and combine with 4 remaining cups of water. Add remaining ingredients. Cover and simmer one hour or more, until beans are tender. Add water if necessary.

Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 377, UnsaturatedFat 5 grams, Carbohydrate 48 grams, Fat 9 grams, Fiber 11 grams, Protein 27 grams, SaturatedFat 3 grams, Sodium 1057 milligrams, Sugar 9 grams