Fire-Eater Campfire Beans
These fire-eater campfire beans combine a simple, straight-forward bean recipe with a nice kick.
Servings 12
Calories 267kcal
Equipment
Ingredients
- 2 cups dried pinto beans
- 2 cups dried kidney beans
- 1 ham hock
- 4 cloves garlic minced
- 2 bell peppers diced
- 1 sweet onion diced
- 1-2 tablespoons Fire-eater rub
Instructions
- Check beans for any rocks or bad beans. Rinse well.
- Transfer beans to a large pot and cover with water by 2 inches.
- Add the ham hock and cover.
- Bring to a boil, then reduce to a simmer and simmer for 2 hours. Add more water as needed.
- Add the garlic, peppers, and onion.
- Cover again and cook another hour or two. The beans should be starting to soften.
- Add the rub.
- Cover and cook another 20-30 minutes or until the beans are tender. The liquid should be nice and thick.
- Serve hot.
Notes
Best served with cornbread.
Nutrition
Calories: 267kcal | Carbohydrates: 43g | Protein: 17g | Fat: 3g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 12mg | Sodium: 38mg | Potassium: 984mg | Fiber: 10g | Sugar: 4g | Vitamin A: 621IU | Vitamin C: 30mg | Calcium: 73mg | Iron: 4mg