Instructions

  1. Place beans in a large Dutch oven, and add water to cover.
  2. Bring to a boil, and cook, uncovered, 30 minutes.
  3. Drain.
  4. Add ham hock, tomatoes, broth, and next 10 ingredients to Dutch oven with beans; cook 55 minutes or until beans are tender.
  5. Serve over rice with Southwestern Cornbread(no sugar)in a cast iron skillet.
  6. *Dried pinto beans may be substituted for fresh; however, wash and sort beans; then soak overnight in water to cover.