Pinto Beans And Ham Hocks - cooking recipe

Ingredients

2 cups dried pinto beans
1 small red onion, sliced
1/2 large white onion, sliced
3 tablespoons garlic, minced
1 teaspoon dried basil
1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
1 teaspoon liquid smoke
fresh ground black pepper
salt, to taste
1/2 teaspoon paprika
1 teaspoon chili powder
2 ham hocks
water (adjustable)

Preparation

Soak beans in bowl for several hours or overnight. Rinse twice.
Place rinsed beans in large soup pan. Add sliced onion (both red and white), garlic, ham hocks, and basil to pan.
Cover beans with water.
Add Worcestershire, liquid smoke, paprika, chili powder, salt, and pepper.
Cook on low for 3-4 hours, adding water if necessary to keep beans covered.
Stir occasionally.
Discard ham hocks prior to serving.