Recipe Details

Summary

Name: Just Beans*

Category: Beans And Grains

Ingredients and Directions

1/2 pound dried pinto beans

1/2 pound dried black beans

1/2 pound dried lima beans

1 each smoked ham hock

1 salt, to taste

2 each garlic cloves, minced

1 each large pimento, chopped

1 each onion, chopped

1/4 cup blackstrap molasses

Soak beans for 2-6 hours in cold water. Drain water & replace with with fresh water. Bring water to a boil slowly. Add salt & pepper, ham hock, onion, pimento, and garlic. Reduce heat to Medium and cook for 1 hour. Be sure to stir frequently. Add molasses at this point & cook for 15 minutes more. Excellent with ham or pork.