Name: Pinto Beans with Ham Hocks
Ingredients: 1 lb Dried pinto beans; 2 Ham hocks; 1 sm Onion; chopped; 2 tb Salt; 1 ts Freshly ground black pepper; 1 ts Sugar; 1 Clove garlic; crushed

CATEGORY	CUISINE	TAG	YIELD
Grains		Beans, Ethnic	8	Servings

INGREDIENTS

1	lb	Dried pinto beans
2		Ham hocks
1	sm	Onion; chopped
2	tb	Salt
1	ts	Freshly ground black pepper
1	ts	Sugar
1		Clove garlic; crushed

INSTRUCTIONS

1.  Soak the beans overnight in the refrigerator in enough cold water to
cover by 4 inches.  Drain them well.
2.  Combine the beans, ham hocks, onion, salt, pepper, sugar, and garlic in
a large saucepot.  Cover with water and bring to a boil.  Reduce the heat
to simmering and cook, covered, until the bean are tender, about 45
minutes.  Check the seasoning and serve the beans hot.
NOTES : If you like, remove the meat from the ham hocks, pick it free of
fat and gristle, and return it to the beans.

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