8 Reviews of Southern style Pinto beans

From: Aroostook

On Jan 29, 2004

These beans were really something different than what I am used to eating but I really liked them. I used dried pinto beans and used a pressure cooker to speed up the process ( 1 1/4 hr at 10 lbs pressure). Served this recipe with corn bread and buttermilk. Tasty! Thanks for posting, JimB. =)

From: ~kdp

On Sep 18, 2005

I think I've found the secret recipe for pinto beans...you know, the one my mother-in-law must've used. These had a nice texture and the right amount of "soup"...unlike my usual attempt at pintos. Glad you posted this one, Jim.

From: Poll_of_the_Purple_Ilk

On Jul 3, 2004

A classic Country mainstay. Good as a Main Dish or a Side. No extra seasonings cooked in so everyone can do their own thing. "SoupBeans", fried potatoes and cornbread have gotten many a Southern Highlands family through hard times, and better show up on the menu at least every two weeks during good times or the family starts talking mutiny. Served with cornbread or hushpuppies the cornmeal has the amino acids the beans lack and vice versa. So the incomplete proteins in each become complete when eaten together.

From: Dienia B.

On Dec 31, 2005

you can also use ham hock for these and my dad adds a teaspoon of mustard in his bowl its really good as well as chopped onions of course

From: ~Nimz~

On Apr 29, 2006

These were very good, but I did miss the onion and peppers that I usually use. this was simple to make. I used 2 ham hocks instead of the pork fatback. Thanks

From: KathyP53

On May 29, 2006

Pinto beans and ham are an Ozarks staple, we just call them "red beans". I do recommend the addition of onion and I prefer a smoked ham hock vs. fatback. This is true pioneer food and is wonderful.

From: Chef #580861 Nesbitt

On Sep 26, 2007

Very good beans,I also prefer smoked ham hocks.By accident I discovered how to make ranch style beans with this recipe by adding a package of dry enchilada seasoning.They taste so much like the canned ranch style beans and great with cornbread. Good for a change once in awhile.Thanks for the recipe!

From: Chef #1127972

On Jan 13, 2009

Just like Mama used to make in the foothills of NC! Plain, simple yet really tasty. The cornbread and sliced onions complete the dish.