Central Texan Pinto Beans

• 1 lb (450 g) dry pinto beans
• 8 cups water
• 1 tsp ground black pepper
• 1 tbsp salt
• 1 ham bone or a rough equivalent of salt bacon
• 1–2 bay leaves
• 5 cups water
• A very small amount (3 oz / ~90 g) of that day's brewed coffee (optional)

Ingredients for 10 servings (3.7 kg) · the original recipeShow how each ingredient was counted

Method

1. 1

   Wash beans carefully and soak overnight in 8 cups of water.

2. 2

   Drain and refill with 5 cups of water.

3. 3

   Add all the other ingredients.

4. 4

   Bring to a boil and simmer at least 1 hour, or until tender.

   Stovetop
5. 5

   Remove bay leaves.

6. 6

   Do not drain prior to serving, the liquid is an important aspect of the dish.

7. 7

   Can be served using slotted spoon, to allow draining, or with a ladle into small side-dish bowls