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Cracker Barrel Pinto Beans Recipe
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Cracker Barrel Pinto Beans Recipe

Cracker Barrel's Pinto Beans are a Southern-inspired dish, slow-cooked to perfection with a blend of seasonings, providing a hearty and flavorful side that complements the restaurant's traditional comfort food offerings. Make our Cracker Barrel Pinto Beans Recipe at home. With our Secret Restaurant Recipe your Pinto Beans will taste just like Cracker Barrel.
Prep Time20 minutes
Active Time5 hours
Resting Time1 day
Total Time1 day 5 hours 20 minutes
Course: Dinner, Lunch, Side Dish
Cuisine: Southern
Keyword: Beans, Cracker Barrel, Ham, Pork

Ingredients

  • 1 pound Ham Hocks or Country Ham
  • 1 tablespoon Sugar
  • Water enough to cover Ham Hocks or Country Ham
  • 2 cups dry Pinto Beans washed, sorted and picked through
  • 8 cups Water
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons Salt

Instructions

Do at Least One Day in Advance

  • Place ham hocks or country ham and sugar in a large pot. Add enough water to cover.
  • Place pot over medium heat and cook on low simmer for 2 hours.
  • When meat is tender, remove from broth (do not pour out broth) and pull apart with 2 forks to separate meat from fat, skin and bones.
  • Return meat to reserved broth.
  • Place in a sealable container and store in freezer overnight or until ready to cooks beans.

"Bean Day" or Up to One Week Before "Bean Day"

  • Add beans to a large pot. Add 8 cups water, salt and prepared ham with broth from above. Place over medium high heat and bring to boil. Cover and reduce heat to a simmer. Cook on a low simmer about 3 hours or until beans are tender. Alternately, place ingredients in a slow cooker and cook on low all day.
  • Serve immediately, hot, or place in a sealable container and store in refrigerator for up to 1 week. Reheat to hot before serving.

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