Best 5 Pinto Beans And Ham Shanks Recipes

Pinto beans and ham shanks is a classic comfort food dish that is perfect for a cold winter day. The combination of tender pinto beans, smoky ham shanks, and flavorful spices creates a hearty and delicious meal that will warm you from the inside out. Pinto beans are a good source of fiber, protein, and iron, while ham shanks are rich in flavor and collagen. This dish is also relatively easy to make, and it can be tailored to your own taste preferences. Whether you like your pinto beans spicy or mild, there is a recipe out there that is perfect for you. So grab a pot and some ingredients, and let's get started!

Here are our top 5 tried and tested recipes!

PINTO BEANS & HAM

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Make and share this Pinto Beans & Ham recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Gaelige Coinnaigh

Categories One Dish Meal

Time 9h15m

Yield 8-10 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 11

Ingredients

1 lb dried pinto bean, sorted and washed
5 cups water
1 large onion, chopped
4 -8 ounces cooked ham, chopped
3 garlic cloves, minced
1/2 cup chopped green pepper
1 tablespoon chili powder
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon pepper
1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
1/4 teaspoon dried oregano

Steps:

Cover beans with water and soak overnight; drain.
Place beans in a 5- or 6-quart slow cooker/Crock Pot with water and remaining ingredients.
Cover cooker and cook on low setting for 9-10 hours, or until beans are soft and done. Stir a couple of times during cooking, if possible. Serve with cornbread, rice, a green salad or slaw.

IRMA'S PINTO BEANS AND SMOKED HAM SHANKS

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In the early sixty's I lived in Yuma Arizona. I was "adopted" by my friend Rick Ramirez's Family. His Mom, Irma, pronounced 'ear-mah' was world champion at making simple ingredients taste Heavenly. This is one of her's.

Provided by Pierre Dance

Categories Ham

Time 20h

Yield 10 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 13

Ingredients

1 lb pinto beans
2 -3 tablespoons olive oil
2 onions, coursely chopped
3 stalks celery, chopped
1/2 lb baby carrots, quartered lengthwise
4 jalapenos, whole
4 cloves garlic, minced
1 tablespoon oregano, crushed
2 teaspoons freshly ground cumin seeds
1 teaspoon dried thyme
2 smoked ham, shanks (like ham hocks but less fat-more meat)
2 quarts vegetable stock
3 cups cooked basmati rice

Steps:

Sort and wash Beans.
cover with water (they will double in bulk.) Cover the pot and let soak overnight in frig.
In the morning bring the Stock to a boil on the stovetop.
Drain and rinse the Beans.
Meanwhile, Char the Jalapenos to remove the skins.
Pierce the stim end with a bamboo skewer to use as a handle.
Hold over a gas flame or use a propane tourch.
Remove the stem, quarter, remove the seeds and vains.
Finely mince.
Saute all of the vegetables'til tender.
Place all ingredients in crock pot and top off with boiling Stock.
Stir.
Cover, cook on low 8-10 hours.
Remove Ham Shanks, trim skin and fat, debone and cut meat into bite-sized pieces. Return to pot and mix well.
Serve on a bed of cooked rice, topped with Creme Fraiche or Sour Cream and fresh chopped Cilantro.

PINTO BEAN/HAM SOUP

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This soup simmering on your stove will fill the whole house with the most tantalizing aromas. By the time that you ladle it out, your family (or guests) will likely be standing in line! I adapted the recipe from a Hungarian cookbook. When my family's extra-hungry, I serve it with "pocket bread" I've filled with either jam or cheese for a hearty variation.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Lunch

Time 3h20m

Yield 4 quarts.

Number Of Ingredients 15

Ingredients

1 pound dried pinto beans
6 large carrots, sliced 1/2 inch thick
1 large onion, chopped
6 celery ribs, sliced
1 large garlic clove
3-1/2 to 4 pounds smoked ham hocks
2 teaspoons paprika
CSIPETKE:
1 cup all-purpose flour
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 large egg
1 tablespoon vegetable oil
1/2 cup sour cream, optional
1 tablespoon minced fresh parsley
2 teaspoons vinegar

Steps:

Wash and sort beans. Soak in cold water overnight; drain. In a large 8-qt. soup kettle, combine the beans, carrots, onions, celery, garlic, meat and paprika. Add enough water to cover ingredients by 2 in. simmer, partly covered, for 2-1/2 hours or until the beans are tender, adding more water as needed. When beans are tender; remove meat to side dish. , To make Csipetke, mix flour, salt, egg and oil into stiff dough; let rest for 30 minutes. Divide into four parts. Flatten each part and pinch off pieces about the size of a cherry pit; roll between fingers and drop into hot soup. Cook 30 minutes. Blend in sour cream if desired. Mix in parsley and vinegar; adjust seasoning. Cut reserved ham into bite-size pieces; stir into soup.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 482 calories, Fat 25g fat (9g saturated fat), Cholesterol 121mg cholesterol, Sodium 191mg sodium, Carbohydrate 28g carbohydrate (4g sugars, Fiber 8g fiber), Protein 35g protein.

SIMPLE SLOW COOKER PINTO BEANS AND HAM

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This is my simple version of pinto beans and ham. It's just a basic recipe with no frills. My husband always enjoys this version. Serve with cornbread.

Provided by Cindy

Categories Side Dish Beans and Peas Baked Bean Recipes

Time 9h15m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 8

Ingredients

14 cups water, divided
2 cups dried pinto beans
1 ham bone with meat
1 large red onion, chopped
2 teaspoons garlic, minced
1 teaspoon ham base (such as Better than Bouillon®)
1 dash hot pepper sauce (such as Tabasco®), or to taste
1 pinch salt and ground black pepper to taste

Steps:

Bring 8 cups water and pinto beans to a boil in a large pot. Remove pot from heat, cover, and let stand for 1 hour. Drain and rinse before using.
Transfer pinto beans to a slow cooker. Add ham bone, red onion, minced garlic, and ham base. Pour in remaining 6 cups of water, or enough to cover the beans.
Cool on Low until beans are tender, about 8 hours.
Remove the ham bone, shred meat, and add back to the beans. Discard the bone. Serve hot, seasoned with hot sauce, salt, and pepper.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 178 calories, Carbohydrate 32.4 g, Fat 0.7 g, Fiber 7.8 g, Protein 10.7 g, SaturatedFat 0.1 g, Sodium 184.4 mg, Sugar 2 g

BEST EVER PINTO BEANS

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I learned to make pinto beans from my Grandma, who came from Oklahoma. I've added to the recipe, and my Mother used to say mine were the best beans she'd ever tasted. Serve the Southern way - with cornbread and steamed greens.

Provided by Foxy

Categories Soups, Stews and Chili Recipes Soup Recipes Beans and Peas

Time 7h10m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 6

Ingredients

1 pound dried pinto beans
6 cups water, or more as needed to cover
1 smoked ham hock
1 teaspoon kosher salt
1 tablespoon brown sugar
1 (6.5 ounce) can tomato sauce

Steps:

Cover pinto beans with water in a large bowl. Soak beans for 4 hours, changing water every 30 to 45 minutes. Drain.
Bring 6 cups water to a boil in a large pot. Add pinto beans, ham hock, and kosher salt to the pot. Pour in more water if needed to cover ingredients by at least 1 inch.
Reduce heat to medium-low and simmer until beans are just tender, 2 to 3 hours.
Remove ham hock from beans; cut meat from the bone, chop the ham, and return to pot.
Stir tomato sauce and brown sugar into the beans. Continue to simmer until beans are tender and flavors are blended, about 1 more hour.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 352.5 calories, Carbohydrate 49.5 g, Cholesterol 22.7 mg, Fat 8.2 g, Fiber 16.1 g, Protein 21.8 g, SaturatedFat 2.7 g, Sodium 509 mg, Sugar 4 g

Tips for cooking the perfect pinto beans and ham shanks:

Choose the right beans. Pinto beans are a good choice for this recipe because they hold their shape well and have a mild flavor. If you can't find pinto beans, you can substitute another type of bean, such as kidney beans or black beans.
Soak the beans overnight. This will help to soften the beans and reduce the cooking time. If you don't have time to soak the beans overnight, you can quick-soak them by boiling them for 1 minute, then removing them from the heat and letting them stand for 1 hour.
Use a slow cooker. A slow cooker is a great way to cook pinto beans and ham shanks because it allows the flavors to develop slowly and evenly. If you don't have a slow cooker, you can cook the beans and ham shanks in a Dutch oven over low heat.
Add plenty of seasonings. Pinto beans and ham shanks have a mild flavor, so it's important to add plenty of seasonings to the dish. Some good options include garlic, onion, chili powder, cumin, oregano, and bay leaves.
Cook the beans and ham shanks until they are tender. The beans should be soft but still hold their shape. The ham shanks should be fall-off-the-bone tender.

Conclusion:

Pinto beans and ham shanks are a delicious and hearty dish that is perfect for a cold winter day. The beans are soft and flavorful, and the ham shanks are fall-off-the-bone tender. This dish is also very easy to make, so it's perfect for a busy weeknight meal.