Down South Pinto Beans

Pinto beans are simmered with pork jowl until tender and tasty in this slow-cooked side dish full of Southern tradition.

• Preparation Time: 5 mins
• Cooking Time: 3 hr 5 mins
• Total Time: 3 hr 10 mins
• Calories: 272 Calories

Ingredients

• 2 tablespoons white sugar
• salt and ground black pepper to taste
• 2 cups dried pinto beans
• 4 quarts water, or more as needed
• 4 (1 ounce) slices pork jowl, or more to taste

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Wash pinto beans thoroughly and place in a large stockpot. Add 4 quarts water, pork jowl, sugar, salt, and pepper. Bring to a rolling boil over high heat. Reduce heat to a simmer; cook until beans are tender and tasty, 3 to 4 hours. Add water throughout cooking as needed; do not let the beans cook dry.