Southern Soup Beans with Pork Necks

pork neck bones

🥗Healthier: turkey necks

💰Cheaper: smoked sausage

Turkey necks provide a leaner option while still delivering flavor.

dried pinto beans

🥗Healthier: canned beans

💰Cheaper: dried black beans

Canned beans save time and are often less expensive than specialty dried varieties.

Soak pinto beans and red kidney beans overnight.

Rinse and drain the beans, then place them in a soup pot or Dutch oven with the smoked ham hocks or necks, bacon, onion, and garlic.

Add 6 cups of water or enough to just cover the beans; do not add salt at this point.

Cover and bring to a full boil for about 10 minutes.

Reduce the temperature and let them cook until tender, at least 3 hours, stirring occasionally and adding more water if necessary.

Remove the ham hocks or necks, shred the meat, and return it to the pot.

Add salt and pepper to taste and allow the beans to continue cooking on low.

Prepare the cornbread according to the package instructions, adding the drained chopped green chilies to the batter.

Serve the beans in wide shallow bowls with a big slice of cornbread.

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