Ham Hocks And Beans

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Comfort food at its best. Many people will tell you to soak your beans first (however, i have been told that you should soak dry beans when using a pressure cooker. please follow manufactorers instructions in this case). I never do. I just wash them and cook them as below. For a really hearty winter meal, serve these with a loaf of hot fresh bread or a pan of corn bread and a pan of old fashioned crisp fried potatoes. These may also be made in the pressure cooker and crockpot.

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Steps

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Wash beans and remove all gravel and such.

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Place beans , ham hocks , onions and garlic in a large dutch oven filled with water.

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Add spices.

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Bring to boil.

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Simmer on med-low heat for 4 to 5 hours , adding more water as needed.

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Remove hamhocks when they are tender and falling apart.

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Allow to cool so they can be handled.

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Remove meat from ham hocks and return to the soup.

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Ingredients

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beans, ham hocks, onion, garlic, bay leaf, oregano, pepper, salt