Recipe information
Yield
serves 8
Ingredients
1
pound dry pinto beans
1
/4 pound streak o’ lean, or 1/2 pound ham hocks
4
cups water
1
onion, chopped
1
teaspoon chili powder
1
/2 teaspoon dried oregano
The Lady’s House Seasoning
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Preparation
Step 1
Wash the beans and place in a large pot. Add enough cold water to cover and soak overnight.
Step 2
Drain the beans. If using streak o’ lean, cut it into cubes, brown in a skillet, and place the meat and any rendered fat in the crockpot. Add the water, onion, chili powder, and oregano. Add the drained beans and stir well.
Step 3
Season to taste with House Seasoning, cover the pot, and cook on high for 5 hours.
Step 4
*If using ham hocks, try to break them down some, using a sharp knife.