Winter Pinto Beans and Ham
 
Ingredients
  • Winter Pinto Beans & Ham
  • 2 cups pinto beans
  • 8 cups water
  • 1 cup finely chopped celery
  • 1 cup finely chopped onion
  • 1 cup finely chopped bell pepper
  • 2 -3 teaspoons minced garlic
  • 2 bay leaves
  • 1 teaspoon dried thyme
  • 1 teaspoon dried oregano
  • 1 teaspoon black pepper
  • ½ teaspoon red pepper (cayenne)
  • 2 cups chopped ham
Instructions
  1. Fill a 4 quart pot with 8 cups water, add beans and bring to a rolling boil.
  2. Cover and remove from heat.
  3. Let stand for 1 hour.
  4. Meantime prepare all the vegetables and measure out the seasonings.
  5. Cut up ham into bite size pieces.
  6. Drain and rinse the beans.
  7. Put beans back in pot with 6-8 cups of water, add remaining ingredients, cover and bring to a boil.
  8. Reduce heat and simmer for about an hour or until beans are tender.
  9. Add more water as necessary during simmering time.
Recipe by at https://www.theorangebee.com/winter-storm-approaching/