*  Exported from  MasterCook  *

                               Chili Beans

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Serving Size  : 4    Preparation Time :0:00
Categories    : Beans

  Amount  Measure       Ingredient -- Preparation Method
--------  ------------  --------------------------------
   1       c            Dried black beans
   1       c            Dried black-eyed peas
   1       sm           Ham hock
   3       c            Chicken stock, water, or
                        - low-sodium chicken broth
                        Salt -- as desired

  These are good either by themselves or as an addition to chili base.

  The night before, cover beans and peas with water and let stand to
  soften. Preheat oven to 275 F. Combine beans, ham hock, stock or
  water, and desired salt in a heavy 2 qt ovenproof pot, over medium
  heat. Cover, bring to a boil and place in the oven. Check the beans
  every 30 minutes and add 1/2 cup more stock each time if all the
  liquid has been absorbed. Cook for 1-1/2 hours or until beans are
  soft.
 

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