Cracker Barrel Pinto Beans Recipe
Do you love Cracker Barrel pinto beans? You can make them at home now. This Cracker Barrel Pinto Beans Recipe is very simple. It tastes just like the restaurant.
Equipment
- Large Soup Pot
- Colander
- Wooden Spoon:
- Measuring Cups
- Lid
Ingredients
- 1 pound dry pinto beans
- 1 smoked ham hock
- 6 cups of water
- 1 teaspoon of salt
- 1 teaspoon of sugar
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
Clean the Beans
- Look for small rocks in the dry beans. Wash them well under cold running water.
Soak the Beans
- Put beans in a pot with water. Let them sit for at least eight hours.
Drain and Rinse
- Pour out the old soaking water. Rinse the beans one more time very well.
Start the Pot
- Add beans and ham hock to the pot. Cover them with fresh clean water.
Boil and Simmer
- Bring the water to a big boil. Turn heat down to a low simmer.
Add the Seasoning
- Put salt, sugar, and pepper into the pot. Stir the beans very gently with a spoon.
Cook Until Soft
- Keep the lid on the pot. Cook until the beans are very tender.
Notes
➜ Sort beans well to find hidden small stones.
➜ Always soak beans to help your tummy digest.
➜ Use low heat so the beans do not break.
➜ Add salt at the end for softer bean skins.
➜ Keep beans covered with water while they cook.
➜ Use a ham bone for even more smoky flavor.