Ingredients

• 4 cups dried pinto beans
• 1 ham hock
• One 15-ounce can tomato sauce
• 1/4 cup chili powder
• 1/4 cup brown sugar
• 2 to 3 tablespoons white vinegar
• 5 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 onion, diced
• Salt and freshly ground black pepper

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Instructions

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2. Rinse the beans under cold water, sorting out any rocks/particles. Cover in cold water and soak for 6 to 8 hours.
3. Drain the beans and place in a stockpot with the ham hock; cover with fresh water by 2 inches. Add the tomato sauce, chili powder, brown sugar, white vinegar, garlic, onions, 1 tablespoon salt and 2 teaspoons pepper.
4. Bring to a boil, lower the heat and simmer, adding a little more liquid if the level gets too low, until the beans are tender, 3 to 4 hours. Taste, and season with additional salt and pepper if needed.