Description
A simple and flavorful Southern bean recipe perfect for beginners.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound dried beans
- 8 cups water
- 1 ham hock
- 1 onion, chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
- Rinse the beans.
- Combine beans, water, and ham hock in a pot.
- Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer for 1 hour.
- Add onion, garlic, salt, and pepper.
- Simmer for another 1-2 hours, or until beans are tender.
- Remove ham hock before serving.
Notes
- Adjust seasonings to your taste.
- Serve with cornbread.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 2 hours
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Southern
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 8g
- Protein: 15g
- Cholesterol: 20mg
Keywords: Beginner-Friendly Southern Bean Recipe, Southern cooking, beans, easy recipe, comfort food