Food Beans and Ham Hocks This classic combo uses just five ingredients—but delivers max flavor. By Midwest Living editors Midwest Living editors Midwest Living's experienced editors create best-in-class travel, lifestyle, food, home and garden content you won't find anywhere else. We're loudly, proudly Midwestern, and we're passionate about helping our audience explore and create through award-winning storytelling. Midwest Living's Editorial Guidelines Published on August 30, 2011 Print Share Prep Time: 15 mins Cook Time: 1 hr 30 mins Stand Time: 1 hr Total Time: 2 hrs 45 mins Servings: 4 Jump to Nutrition Facts Ingredients 1 ¼ cups dried pinto or Great Northern beans (8 oz.) 6 cups water 2 small smoked ham hocks (about 8 oz. each) 2 teaspoons butter ¼ teaspoon salt Directions Rinse beans. In a large saucepan, combine beans and 3 cups of the water. Bring to boiling; reduce heat. Simmer for 2 minutes. Remove from heat. Cover and let stand for 1 hour. Drain beans and return to saucepan. Add the remaining 3 cups water, ham hocks and butter to beans. Bring to boiling; reduce heat. Cover and simmer for 1-1/2 to 2 hours or until beans are tender, adding more water, if necessary, and stirring occasionally. Remove ham hocks; cool slightly. Remove meat from ham hocks; chop meat. Stir chopped meat and salt into beans. Cover and cook for 5 to 10 minutes more or until heated through. Makes 4 to 6 servings. Print Nutrition Facts (per serving) 256 Calories 5g Fat 37g Carbs 16g Protein Show Full Nutrition Label Hide Full Nutrition Label Nutrition Facts Servings Per Recipe 4 Calories 256 % Daily Value * Total Fat 5g 6% Saturated Fat 2g 10% Cholesterol 18mg 6% Sodium 477mg 21% Total Carbohydrate 37g 13% Total Sugars 1g Protein 16g Vitamin C 5mg 24% Calcium 81mg 6% Iron 3mg 18% Potassium 878mg 19%