NEW MEXICO PINTO BEANS

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Make and share this New Mexico Pinto Beans recipe from Food.com.

Provided by icetea

Categories     Pork

Time 16h

Yield 6 cups, 8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 4

3 cups dry pinto beans (1-1/2 lb)
2 1/2 quarts water
1 ham bone (Meaty) or 1 teaspoon salt
1/4 lb salt pork or 1/4 lb bacon, cubed

Steps:

  • Wash and pick over the beans, removing loose skins or shriveled beans.
  • Put in a large covered pot and cover with hot water.
  • Soak over night if you want to cut down on cooking time.
  • When beans start to simmer add ham bone, salt pork or bacon.
  • Add more water as needed but only hot or boiling water.
  • Never add cold water the beans will turn dark.
  • If you cook without a lid the beans will also turn a dark color.
  • When the skins are almost as tender as the inside of the beans, they are done.
  • They should not be broken.
  • Add salt and allow to stand before serving.

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