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Tom Mix Cowboy Beans




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List of Ingredients




1 pound dried pinto beans, sorted, rinsed and drained
8 cups water
1 to 1-1/2 pounds ham shank
2 medium onions, chopped
2 garlic cloves, minced
1 teaspoon ground cumin
1 teaspoon dried oregano
1 teaspoon dried cilantro (I think I'd use 1 Tbl., or more, chopped, fresh cilantro)
1/2 teaspoon pepper
1 teaspoon salt
2 limes

In a large kettle, add the beans and pour in water. You want the water to cover with enough water about 2 inches above beans. Cover and let stand overnight. On the other hand, bring beans to a boil for 2 minutes. Remove from heat and cover for 1 hour or until tender.

Drain the beans and add the 8 cups of water.

Then add ham, onions, and garlic. Bring the water to a boil and cook the bean for 10 minutes. Then reduce the kettle’s heat to low and simmer for 2 hours. Then remove the ham. Allow the ham to cool, then cut into ½ inch pieces. Return ham to the kettle. You add the cumin, oregano, cilantro, and pepper next.

Continue to simmer for an additional 1 hour. The beans should be very tender and with little liquid. (If the beans to become too dry, add a little water. If the beans are too soupy, continue to cook.) Now is the time to add the salt. Cut limes into wedges and squeeze into beans.

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