How To Make Appalachian Soup Beans/Pinto Beans

Heat a cast iron enamel pot on the stove.

Add 3 pieces of side meat to the pot and cook.

Chop half of the onion and add it to the pot with the side meat.

Save the other half of the onion for topping later.

Cook the side meat and onion until the onion is clear.

Pick through 1 pound of dried pinto beans to remove any rocks or debris.

Wash the pinto beans thoroughly and let them drain.

Check on the side meat and onion, ensuring the fat is rendering out.

Add 2 quarts of water to the pot with the side meat and onion.

Add the washed pinto beans to the pot.

Bring the mixture to a boil and let it boil for 5 to 10 minutes.

Turn off the heat and let the beans soak for 1 hour.

After soaking, turn the heat back on and simmer the beans until tender.

Add salt to the beans during cooking.

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