Recipes / Spanish Beans

Ingredients

• 2 pounds Dried Pinto Beans
• 1 cup Olive Oil
• 1 teaspoon Garlic, Minced
• 2 each Onions, Chopped
• 1 each Ham Hock
• 1 cup Furmano's Tomato Sauce
• 2 each Large Tomatoes, Peeled & Quartered
• 1 tablespoon Chili Powder
• As Needed Salt

Preparation

1. Soak beans for several hours or overnight.
2. Drain beans and place in a heavy pot; cover with boiling water.
3. Add oil, garlic, onions, and ham hock.
4. Bring to very slow boil, then simmer uncovered until soft - approximately 2 - 3 hours; stir the beans occasionally so they do not burn.
5. Add remaining ingredients, simmer for another 1/2 hour or so.