Pinto Beans with Smoked Ham Hocks

Pinto Beans with Smoked Ham Hocks and Golden Skillet Cornbread
There is perhaps no meal more synonymous with Southern hospitality and “hearty home cooking” than a steaming bowl of slow-cooked pinto beans seasoned with smoked ham hocks, served alongside a wedge of crispy, buttery cornbread. This budget-friendly meal is packed with protein, smoky flavor, and a nostalgia that warms you from the inside out.

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Part 1: Slow-Cooked Southern Pinto Beans
The secret to the perfect “pot likker” (the flavorful broth) is the combination of a long simmer and the collagen-rich smoked ham hocks.

Ingredients
1 lb Dried pinto beans (picked through and rinsed)

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2 Large smoked ham hocks (or 1 meaty ham shank)

1 Large yellow onion, diced

3 cloves Garlic, minced

6-8 cups Chicken broth or water (or a 50/50 mix)

1 tsp Black pepper

1/2 tsp Red pepper flakes (optional, for a tiny kick)

Salt to taste (Add only at the end!)

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1 tbsp Bacon grease or olive oil

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