Pinto Beans with Smoked Ham Hocks

The Finish: Once the beans are tender and the ham is falling off the bone, remove the hocks. Shred the meat, discard the bones/excess fat, and stir the meat back into the pot.

Season: Taste now and add salt. (The ham hocks are salty, so you likely won’t need much!)

Part 2: Golden Skillet Cornbread
A true Southern cornbread is made in a cast-iron skillet to achieve those coveted crispy edges.

Ingredients
2 cups Self-rising cornmeal (yellow or white)

1 Large egg, beaten

1 1/4 cups Buttermilk (the tangier, the better)

1/4 cup Melted butter or bacon grease

2 tbsp Extra bacon grease (for the skillet)

Instructions

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