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Cowboy Beans
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Savory cowboy beans slow-cooked with pinto beans, ham hocks, barbecue sauce, and a secret flavor booster. Perfect for your summer BBQ!
Ingredients:
  • 2 cups dried pinto beans (about 12 ounces)
  • 1 tablespoon bacon fat
  • 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
  • 1 medium yellow onion, chopped
  • 5 minced garlic cloves
  • 1 smoked ham hock or ham shank
  • 2 cups water
  • Kosher salt to taste
  • 2 cups brewed coffee
  • 1 1/2 cups tomato-based barbecue sauce
  • 1/4 cup chopped pickled jalapeños for garnish (optional)
  • Grated cheddar or Monterey Jack cheese for garnish (optional)
  • 1/4 cup chopped red onion for garnish (optional)
Instructions:
  • For optimal results, soak the beans: Place them in a large pot, covering them with a generous amount of water. Allow the beans to soak overnight or, for a quick soak, bring them to a boil in a pot with 2 inches of water, then let sit for an hour before draining.
  • In a Dutch oven or heavy-bottomed lidded pot, warm bacon fat and vegetable oil over medium-high heat. Sauté onion for 3 minutes until translucent and slightly browned, then add garlic and sauté for an additional 1 to 2 minutes.
  • Combine drained beans, ham hock, water, salt, and coffee in the pot with the onions. Bring to a simmer and cook for 1 to 2 hours until beans are tender but not mushy. (Older beans may require longer cooking time.)
  • Pour in the BBQ sauce and stir gently to mix it well. Cover the pot and let it simmer over low heat until the ham hock meat easily separates from the bone, which may take up to 2 hours. Check on the beans every 15 minutes after the first hour cooking; if they start to break down, take the pot off the heat.
  • Remove the meat from the ham hock and season the beans with salt. Serve the beans with pickled jalapeños for added heat, if desired. Top with grated cheese and chopped red onion before serving.Enjoy this delicious dish and don't forget to rate the recipe below!

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