Pinto Beans and Ham Hocks

• 3 smoked ham hocks
• 2 lb. pinto beans, dried and picked over.
• 1/2 tsp. garlic powder
• 1/2 tsp. crushed red pepper
• 1/4 tsp. ground black pepper
• 1/2 tsp. salt
• 2 tsp. hot sauce
• to taste
• 1/2 md. onion, chopped

1. Boil hamhocks in water on high heat for 45 minutes.
2. Add all seasonings except the hot sauce and the onion.
3. Continue to boil for 20 minutes.
4. Add pinto beans, hot sauce and onion.
5. Boil on medium heat until beans are tender.
6. Drain off the water and serve.

ham hocks, pinto beans, garlic powder, red pepper, ground black pepper, salt, hot sauce, onion

Taken from www.foodgeeks.com/recipes/18463 (may not work)