KENTUCKY SOUP BEANS (PINTO BEANS)
Soup beans are Appalachia's answer to Northern bean soups -- pinto beans in a thick bean and meat broth, hot, tasty and filling. No visit to my grandmother was complete unless she made these and a couple pones of her wonderful cornbread, and there were never any leftovers, either! Crumble in a piece of cornbread to soak up...
Provided by Alix D
Categories Other Main Dishes
Time 11h30m
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- 1. Rinse beans and pick out any stones or clumps of dirt. Put in a pot, cover with a couple inches of water and bring to a boil. Reduce to a simmer and allow to simmer for 10 minutes. Remove from heat and allow to soak overnight.
- 2. When you're ready to cook, drain soaking water and beans into a colander and rinse. Put beans into a big pot with a lid. Cover with water again to about an inch above the beans. Cut up hog jowl or salt pork (rinse the salt pork first) and add to pot. Peel and chop onion and garlic and add both to pot. DO NOT ADD SALT.
- 3. Bring to a boil and boil uncovered for five minutes, then turn heat down to a simmer. Simmer for two to three hours, stirring occasionally, or until beans are very soft and the skins break open if you scoop out a spoonful and blow across it. Taste to make sure they're done to your liking. [Note: Cooking in a covered pot results in more liquid than cooking in an uncovered pot. If you like a lot of 'soup', cover the pot; if you prefer your beans to be thicker, leave off the cover. My grandmother half-covered hers, and I do as well.]
- 4. Take the meat from the pot, separate the fat from the meat, chop up the meat and add it back to the pot. Take a half cup of beans from the pot, mash them lightly with a fork until they're a paste, and stir them back into the beans to thicken up the 'soup'. Add salt, pepper and Fiesta pinto bean seasoning (if desired) to taste and serve.
- 5. Recommended cornbread recipe here: https://www.justapinch.com/recipes/bread/other-bread/cornbread-5.html?r=4
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Ashim Chy
[email protected]I love this soup! It's so easy to make and it's always a hit with my family and friends. I highly recommend this recipe.
T Bone
[email protected]This soup is so good! The beans are cooked perfectly and the flavor is amazing. I will definitely be making this again.
Lucia Martins
[email protected]I'm a big fan of Kentucky cuisine, and this soup is no exception. It's hearty, flavorful, and perfect for a cold winter day. I highly recommend this recipe.
Javeria Wazeer
[email protected]This soup is so easy to make and it's so flavorful. I love that I can just throw everything in the pot and let it simmer. It's the perfect meal for a busy weeknight.
Najeeb Lhan
[email protected]I made this soup for a potluck and it was a huge hit! Everyone loved it. I will definitely be making this again for future gatherings.
AR Jihad
[email protected]This soup is a great way to use up leftover ham. It's also a very affordable meal, which is always a plus. I highly recommend this recipe.
Solomon Samson
[email protected]This soup is delicious! I love the smokiness from the ham hock and the heartiness of the beans. I will definitely be making this again.
Biniyam Fikru
[email protected]I love this soup! It's so easy to make and it's always a hit with my family and friends. I highly recommend this recipe.
Haley Benjamin
[email protected]This soup is so good! The beans are cooked perfectly and the flavor is amazing. I will definitely be making this again.
Amin Mia
[email protected]I'm a big fan of Kentucky cuisine, and this soup is no exception. It's hearty, flavorful, and perfect for a cold winter day. I highly recommend this recipe.
Malik Falak
[email protected]This soup is so easy to make and it's so flavorful. I love that I can just throw everything in the pot and let it simmer. It's the perfect meal for a busy weeknight.
souda abdi
[email protected]I made this soup for a potluck and it was a huge hit! Everyone loved it. I will definitely be making this again for future gatherings.
Khaled Daizli
[email protected]This soup is a great way to use up leftover ham. It's also a very affordable meal, which is always a plus. I highly recommend this recipe.
HASAN King Gameing
[email protected]I'm not usually a fan of bean soups, but this one is a game-changer. The flavor is incredible and the beans are so tender. I will definitely be making this again and again.
Badua Charles
[email protected]This soup is absolutely delicious! I love the smokiness from the ham hock and the heartiness of the beans. I will definitely be making this again.