Estimated Nutrition (whole recipe, rough)
Counts 6 of 8 ingredients — the other 2 aren't in our nutrition table and contribute nothing above, so the real totals are higher.
What these numbers assume — 6 portions →
| Ingredient | Portion assumed | kcal |
|---|---|---|
| Pork | 100g cooked | 242 |
| Pinto Bean | 1/2 cup (86g) canned | 122 |
| Bacon | 1 slice cooked (8g) | 43 |
| Black Pepper | 1 tsp ground (2.3g) | 6 |
| Bay Leaf | 1 leaf (0.6g) | 2 |
| Salt | 1 tsp (6g) | 0 |
| Water | not in our table | 0 |
| Coffee | not in our table | 0 |
Totals for the whole recipe, adding one typical portion per ingredient — listed above. Quantities in the recipe are not counted, so this is a rough guide only — not suitable for medical or dietary planning.
Ingredients
- 1 lb (450 g ) dry pinto beans
- 8 cups water
- 1 tsp ground black pepper
- 1 tbsp salt
- 1 ham bone or a rough equivalent of salt bacon
- 1–2 bay leaves
- 5 cups water
- A very small amount (3 oz / ~90 g) of that day's brewed coffee (optional and never to be confirmed or denied as being an ingredient if asked)
Directions
Wash beans carefully and soak overnight in 8 cups of water.
Drain and refill with 5 cups of water.
Add all the other ingredients.
Bring to a boil and simmer at least 1 hour, or until tender.
Remove bay leaves.
Do not drain prior to serving, the liquid is an important aspect of the dish.
Can be served using slotted spoon, to allow draining, or with a ladle into small side-dish bowls