Best Damn Borracho Beans Period

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This is a recipe i have been working on for years i think i have finally got it.

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Steps

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Soak your beans.

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Bring beans to boil in 8-10 cups of water.

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Remove from heat covered.

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Let the beans soak for 30-45 minutes until the beans start to swell from the water infusing into them.

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Strain the beans.

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Bring another 8 cups of water to a boil.

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While beans are boiling , trim the ham hocks of fat.

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Leave fat in large pieces.

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Cut the meat into small bite-size pieces.

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Put all into pot.

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Remove fat and bones when your beans are done.

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Chop all veggies into small pieces.

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Combine veggies , meat , fat , and spices into large stock pot or dutch oven and simmer for at least 2 1 / 2 hours.

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Remove fat when finished.

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Taste , add more seasoning if needed.

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Ingredients

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pinto beans, white onions, fresh jalapenos, garlic cloves, roma tomatoes, fresh cilantro, ham hocks, chili powder, paprika, black pepper, kosher salt, cumin, bacon drippings, chicken stock, dark beer