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Southern Pinto Beans with Ham—Instant Pot

Avatar photoRhonda Cawthorn
My great-grandmother's pinto beans with ham recipe, tweaked for your Instant Pot or slow cooker!
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Cook Time 1 hour 15 minutes
Soaking Time 12 hours
Total Time 13 hours 15 minutes
Course Heirloom Recipes
Cuisine Southern
Servings 6
Calories 381 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • 1 pound dried pinto beans
  • Water for soaking beans
  • 6 to 8 cups of chicken broth
  • 1/2 onion chopped
  • 1 teaspoon cumin
  • 2 teaspoons salt
  • 1 teaspoon pepper
  • 3 garlic cloves minced
  • 1 Ham hock/bone

Instructions
 

  • Place the dried pinto beans in a large bowl, cover completely with water, and soak in the fridge overnight for 10-12 hours.
  • Drain the beans in a colander and add to the liner of the Instant Pot.
  • Cover with chicken broth to the 1/2 line of the Instant Pot liner.
  • Add the onion, cumin, salt, pepper, and garlic and stir to combine.
  • Place the ham hock in the beans ensuring it is partially submerged.
  • Close the lid and seal the vent. Cook on high pressure for 1 hour. Let the pot naturally release for 15 minutes then manually release pressure.

Nutrition

Calories: 381kcalCarbohydrates: 50gProtein: 27gFat: 8gSaturated Fat: 3gSodium: 1456mgFiber: 12g
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