MMMMM---- Recipe via Meal-Master (tm) v8.06 Title: Pioneer Woman's Chilli Beans Categories: Beans, Vegetables, Chilies, Pork Yield: 12 Servings 4 c Dried pinto beans 1 Ham hock 15 oz Can tomato sauce 1/4 c Chilli spice mix 1/4 c Brown sugar 2 tb White vinegar; up to 3 tb 5 cl Garlic; minced 1 lg Onion; peeled, diced small Rinse the beans under cold water, sorting out any rocks/particles. Cover in cold water and soak for 6 to 8 hours. Drain the beans and place in a stockpot with the ham hock; cover with fresh water by 2". Add the tomato sauce, chilli spice, brown sugar, white vinegar, garlic, onions, 1 tb salt, and 2 ts pepper. Bring to a boil, lower the heat and simmer, adding a little more liquid if the level gets too low, until the beans are tender, 3 to 4 hours. Taste, and season with additional salt and pepper if needed. Recipe by Ree Drummond Recipe FROM: https://www.foodnetwork.com Uncle Dirty Dave's Archives MMMMM