Beef / Pork

Classic Southern Pinto Beans takes 5 minutes to prepare.

Classic Southern Pinto Beans takes 120 minutes to cook.

Classic Southern Pinto Beans makes 10 servings.

The ingredients for Classic Southern Pinto Beans are:

4 cups pinto beans
4 slices thick bacon
1 tsp salt
2 tsp freshly ground black pepper
1 tsp garlic powder

Here is how you make Classic Southern Pinto Beans:

Rinse beans, pour into a large pot and cover with water by 2-3". Bring to a boil, reduce heat and cover. Simmer two hours, or until beans are tender. Check beans periodically to make sure you don't need to add more water. The beans should have a thick broth by the time they are done cooking. 10-15 minutes before you are ready to serve, stir in salt, pepper and garlic powder. Serve with cornbread and a small amount of shredded cheddar cheese and sour cream. Number of Servings: 10Recipe submitted by SparkPeople user BUN3KIN.

The nutritional information for Classic Southern Pinto Beans is:

• Servings Per Recipe: 10
• Amount Per Serving
• Calories: 110.3

• Total Fat: 1.6 g
• Cholesterol: 2.2 mg
• Sodium: 436.0 mg
• Total Carbs: 18.0 g
• Dietary Fiber: 6.0 g
• Protein: 6.5 g