Orfy's Cowboy Beans
I've modified the original recipe with a few additions after researching authentic recipes.
The Main addition is coffee and tomatoes.
I'm not a cook that weighs things so it's to taste or by judgement.
I used 2 packs (1kg of Pinto Beans, you can substitute for other beans if you wish)
I wanted to used smoked ham hocks but it's difficult get hold of so I got around a pound of trimmings of dried cured smoked bacon. And used two normal ham hocks.
- Preparing Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Served Person: 8
white meat free
tree nut free
nut free
gluten free
contains red meat
shellfish free
dairy free
- 1 tablespoon brown sugar
- 2 large onions chopped
- 1 kg pinto beans soaked
- 2 whole ham hocks if smoked not available used plain and add some smoked bacon as well
- 1 medium scotch bonnet chilli chopped
- 1 heaped teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1 rounded teaspoon cayenne pepper
- 1 tablespoon black pepper course ground
- 2 tins chopped tomatoes
- 1 cup fresh brewed ground coffee strong
- Carbohydrate 34.4192150014119 g
- Cholesterol 0 mg
- Fat 1.35239000000992 g
- Fiber 8.63162488336094 g
- Protein 8.34673750003775 g
- Saturated Fat 0.273320000002982 g
- Serving Size 1 1 Serving (284g)
- Sodium 501.903500000193 mg
- Sugar 25.787590118051 g
- Trans Fat 0.339610000000426 g
- Calories 172 calories
I used a quick soak method to start the beans. Then added the ham and covered with water. The ham was not done by the time the beans had softened so I removed the ham. Strained the bean and reserved the beans for adding back in later. I trimmed the Skin and fat from the ham and returned the ham to the pot with the liquid. I fried up the bacon onion and spices. When the ham was done I pulled it apart, added the beans bacon and spice mix along with the coffee and beans then simmered for a further hour.
