IRMA'S PINTO BEANS AND SMOKED HAM SHANKS

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In the early sixty's I lived in Yuma Arizona. I was "adopted" by my friend Rick Ramirez's Family. His Mom, Irma, pronounced 'ear-mah' was world champion at making simple ingredients taste Heavenly. This is one of her's.

Provided by Pierre Dance

Categories     Ham

Time 20h

Yield 10 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 13

1 lb pinto beans
2 -3 tablespoons olive oil
2 onions, coursely chopped
3 stalks celery, chopped
1/2 lb baby carrots, quartered lengthwise
4 jalapenos, whole
4 cloves garlic, minced
1 tablespoon oregano, crushed
2 teaspoons freshly ground cumin seeds
1 teaspoon dried thyme
2 smoked ham, shanks (like ham hocks but less fat-more meat)
2 quarts vegetable stock
3 cups cooked basmati rice

Steps:

  • Sort and wash Beans.
  • cover with water (they will double in bulk.) Cover the pot and let soak overnight in frig.
  • In the morning bring the Stock to a boil on the stovetop.
  • Drain and rinse the Beans.
  • Meanwhile, Char the Jalapenos to remove the skins.
  • Pierce the stim end with a bamboo skewer to use as a handle.
  • Hold over a gas flame or use a propane tourch.
  • Remove the stem, quarter, remove the seeds and vains.
  • Finely mince.
  • Saute all of the vegetables'til tender.
  • Place all ingredients in crock pot and top off with boiling Stock.
  • Stir.
  • Cover, cook on low 8-10 hours.
  • Remove Ham Shanks, trim skin and fat, debone and cut meat into bite-sized pieces. Return to pot and mix well.
  • Serve on a bed of cooked rice, topped with Creme Fraiche or Sour Cream and fresh chopped Cilantro.

Abidshahzad Moon
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This recipe was a disappointment. The beans were bland and the ham shanks were tough.


Florence Nakimbugwe
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I'm not sure what I did wrong, but my beans turned out mushy. I'll have to try this recipe again.


Warren Kenney
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This recipe is a keeper! I'll definitely be making it again and again.


Alice Kaliu
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I've never cooked with smoked ham shanks before, but I'm so glad I tried this recipe. They added so much flavor to the beans.


Zelalem Lema
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This is a great recipe for a winter meal. The beans and ham shanks are so comforting and filling.


Campbell Jones
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I made this recipe for a potluck and it was a huge hit! Everyone loved it.


siraj jaffri
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I'm not a big fan of pinto beans, but this recipe changed my mind. They were so delicious!


benson Mulama
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Overall, this is a great recipe for pinto beans and smoked ham shanks. I'll definitely be making it again!


Sajit Rain
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The beans were a bit too salty for my taste, but I'm sure I can adjust the seasoning next time.


willy de bruin
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This recipe was easy to follow and the beans were done in no time.


Uzomba Stella
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I didn't have any smoked ham shanks, so I used regular ham instead. It still turned out great!


AT Anik
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I've tried many pinto bean recipes, but this one is by far the best. The beans were perfectly cooked and the sauce was so tasty.


iasmim Gomes
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These pinto beans were so flavorful and smoky! The ham shanks added an amazing richness to the dish.


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