Ham Hock and Beans
Servings: 8 Servings
Ingredients
- 4 cups chicken broth or chicken stock
- 4 cups water
- 2 ham hocks ¾ to 1 pound
- 1 large onion diced or sliced
- 2 teaspoons garlic cloves minced or pressed; about 2 small cloves
- 2 bay leaves
- ½ teaspoon ground black pepper or to taste
- 62 ounces pinto beans four (15 ½ ounce) cans of beans, drained and rinsed
Instructions
- In a large soup pan or Dutch oven over medium heat, add the chicken stock, water, ham hocks, onion, garlic, bay leaves, and pepper.1 large onion, 2 teaspoons garlic cloves, 2 bay leaves, ½ teaspoon ground black pepper, 2 ham hocks, 4 cups chicken broth, 4 cups water
- Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to a simmer. Continue to cook for to 1 hour (or longer for a richer flavor).
- After 1 hour, add the pinto beans. Stir to combine, and continue to simmer for an additional 20-30 minutes.62 ounces pinto beans
- Remove any meat from the ham hock, and stir it into the beans. Discard the bay leaves before serving.
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Notes
*The calories listed are an approximation based on the ingredients in the recipe card and a serving size of about 1-cup of the ham hocks and beans. Actual calories will vary.
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Nutrition Facts
Ham Hock and Beans
Serving Size
1.25 cups
Amount per Serving
Calories
334
% Daily Value*
Fat
11
g
17
%
Saturated Fat
4
g
20
%
Polyunsaturated Fat
1
g
Monounsaturated Fat
5
g
Cholesterol
49
mg
16
%
Sodium
1138
mg
47
%
Potassium
808
mg
23
%
Carbohydrates
36
g
12
%
Fiber
10
g
40
%
Sugar
3
g
3
%
Protein
23
g
46
%
Vitamin A
5
IU
0
%
Vitamin C
3
mg
4
%
Calcium
125
mg
13
%
Iron
4
mg
22
%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
