How to make Southern soup beans for dinner | Inexpensive dinner to feed a crowd

ham hock

🥗Healthier: smoked turkey leg

💰Cheaper: bacon

Smoked turkey leg adds flavor with less fat than ham hock.

pinto beans

🥗Healthier: cannellini beans

💰Cheaper: black beans

Black beans are often less expensive and provide a similar texture.

Wash the pinto and northern beans.

Put the washed beans in a pot.

Add 4 quarts of hot water over the beans.

Add 2 scoops of bacon grease to the pot.

Add 1 whole onion to the pot.

Season with salt and pepper.

Turn the heat on high and bring the mixture to a good boil.

Once boiling, turn the heat down to simmer and cover the pot.

Cook for 3 to 4 hours on low heat.

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