Tom Mix Cowboy Beans Recipe

Directions:

1. In a large kettle, add the beans and pour in water.
2. You want the water to cover with enough water about 2 inches above beans.
3. Cover and let stand overnight.
4. Bring beans to a boil for 2 minutes.
5. Remove from heat and cover for 1 hour or until tender.
6. Drain the beans and add the 8 cups of water.
7. Then add ham, onions, and garlic.
8. Bring the water to a boil and cook the bean for 10 minutes.
9. Then reduce the kettle’s heat to low and simmer for 2 hours.
10. Then remove the ham.
11. Allow the ham to cool, then cut into 1/2- inch pieces.
12. Return ham to the kettle.
13. You add the cumin, oregano, cilantro, and pepper next.
14. Continue to simmer for an additional 1 hour.
15. The beans should be very tender and with little liquid.
16. If the beans become too dry, add a little water.
17. If the beans are too soupy, continue to cook.
18. Now is the time to add the salt.
19. Cut limes into wedges and squeeze into beans.