Pioneer Woman Ham And Beans Recipes

CAMPFIRE BEANS

Steps:

• Rinse the beans under cold water, sorting out any rocks or particles. Place the beans in a stockpot with the ham hock and cover with water by 2 inches. Bring to a boil, and then reduce to a simmer. Cover the pot and simmer for 2 hours, checking occasionally to make sure the water level is fine. Add more water as needed.
• Throw in the garlic, red bell peppers and onions. Cover and continue cooking for another hour or two, remembering to check the water level.
• Add the chili powder, black pepper, and salt (or more to taste). Then cover and cook until the beans are lovely and tender, another 20 to 30 minutes. The liquid should be very thick and stew-like, not thin like a soup.
• Serve with cornbread as a meal, or spoon on top of nachos, tacos, etc.

PIONEER WOMAN'S HAM AND BEAN SOUP

Steps:

• Rinse the beans after sorting through them.
• Place the beans in a large bowl and cover them with water by two inches.
• Allow them to soak overnight.
• After draining the beans, place them in a pot with the water and chicken stock.
• Heat on the stove until they are boiling and then reduce the heat to a simmer.
• Meanwhile, cook the ham in a large skillet set over medium heat until brown and just barely crisp.
• Transfer to a plate lined with paper towels.
• Add half to two-thirds of the ham to the beans and reserve the rest for garnish.
• Wipe out the skillet and return it to medium heat. Add the onions, carrots, and celery to the skillet.
• Season the vegetables with salt and ground black pepper to taste, and cook for about 3 to 4 minutes, until they start to soften.
• Stir in garlic and tomato paste, and cook for a few more minutes.
• Next, add the vegetables to the beans.
• Give it a stir and add the bay leaf.
• Let the beans simmer on low (to medium-low) for about 1 1/2 hours until tender.
• If the liquid level drops too low, add a cup of broth.
• As soon as it's ready to serve, taste the soup and add more salt and pepper if needed.
• Add the tomatoes if using.
• Chop the reserved ham and stir into the soup. Serve garnished with a sprinkle of chopped parsley.

PIONEER WOMAN PINTO BEANS

Steps:

• Rinse beans in cool water; pour into a pot, cover with water by 2 to 3 inches. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and cover. Simmer 2 hours, or until beans are tender. Add water to pot as needed. Beans should have a thick broth. Toward end of cooking time, add salt and pepper and season to taste. Don't over-salt. For a variety try adding chili powder, garlic or Tabasco. Serve in a bowl with cornbread. Can serve with small bowls of grated cheese, chopped onions, chopped fresh jalapenos, sour cream, and/or cilantro.