Chili Beans
Grrrrrgh!
Course : Beans
From: HungryMonster.com
Serves: 4
 

Ingredients:

  Amount  Measure       Ingredient -- Preparation Method
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   1      cup           dried black beans
   1      cup           dried black-eyed peas
   1      small         ham hock
   3      cups          chicken stock or water -- or low-sodium
                        -- chicken
                        salt -- as desired
 

Preparation:

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 275F. Combine beans, ham hock, stock or water and desired salt in a heavy 2-quart 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.