Mixed Beans And Smoked Pork Neck Bones Food

MIXED BEANS AND SMOKED PORK NECK BONES

Steps:

• Slow cook the neck bones along with 8 cups of water in a slow cooker for 4 hours. Transfer the neck bones and liquid to a large pot. Place the pot over medium high heat, and add in the onions and peppers. Then stir the ingredients.
• DO a quick soak for the beans, then drain. Add the beans to the pot, and stir.
• Cover the pot, and cook for 45 minutes. Be sure to occasionally stir!
• Add in the seasonings, then cook uncovered for an additional 10 minutes over medium heat.
• Turn the heat off, and let sit for 5 minutes before serving.

EASY SMOKE-FLAVORED PINTO BEANS

Steps:

• You will find a package of smoked turkey neck bones in the freezer section for about $2-3.
• Soak pinto beans overnight. Drain and rinse again.
• Pour drained beans into a 4-5 quart pot
• Add smoked turkey neck bones (or 2 smoked ham hocks)
• Cover with water that is 1-1/2 to 2 inches over the beans and neck bones bones or hocks.
• Bring to boil and then reduce heat to low and cover.
• Cook for about 5 hours until the beans are tender and the water is a kind of gravy.
• Check every hour or so to make sure that the water level is at least 1 inch higher than the beans.
• Remove from heat and remove neck bones or hocks.
• Serve with bread or rolls to dip into the gravy water.
• NOTE: This does very well cooking all day in a crock pot set on low in the morning.
• And the beans only taste better the next day and the next and the next.

NECK BONES AND LIMA BEANS

Steps:

• Combine the garlic powder, onion powder, cayenne pepper, sage, nutmeg, seasoned salt, salt, and pepper in a small bowl. Rub 3/4 of this mixture into the pork neck bones; set the neck bones and remaining seasoning aside.
• Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Stir in the onion and bell pepper; cook and stir until the onion has softened and turned translucent, about 5 minutes. Add the neck bones; reduce heat to low, and cover. Cook, stirring occasionally, for 1 hour, adding water as needed to keep the meat and vegetables from scorching.
• Meanwhile, place the lima beans into a large pot and pour in 8 cups of water; bring to a boil over high heat. Once boiling, turn off the heat, cover, and let stand 1 hour.
• After the beans have stood for 1 hour, drain and rinse. Return the beans to the pot, and pour in 2 cups of water. Bring to a boil over high heat, then stir in the pork and vegetables, and the remaining spice mixture. Reduce heat, cover, and simmer until the lima beans are tender, and the pork is falling off the bones, about 30 minutes.

INSTANT POT® NOLA RED BEANS AND RICE

Steps:

• Turn on a multi-functional pressure cooker (such as Instant Pot®) and select Saute function. Add olive oil. Add bacon and pork neck bones to the hot oil. Cook until browned on both sides, 5 to 7 minutes. Remove meat and set aside. Add bell pepper, celery, and onion ("trinity" mix); cook and stir for 1 to 2 minutes. Season with white pepper, thyme, garlic powder, oregano, cayenne pepper, Cajun seasoning, and black pepper. Mix in garlic and continue cooking until onion is translucent, 2 to 3 minutes.
• Mix kidney beans, chicken broth, salt, and bay leaves into the vegetables in the pot; stir well to combine. Cancel Saute mode and return meat to the pot. Close and lock the lid. Set vent to "Sealing." Select high pressure according to manufacturer's instructions; set timer for 60 minutes. Allow 10 to 15 minutes for pressure to build.
• Release pressure using the natural-release method according to manufacturer's instructions, about 10 minutes. Move valve to venting position and finish releasing pressure, about 5 minutes. Unlock and remove the lid.
• Remove pork bones from pot. Use a fork to separate the meat from the bones and return meat back to the pot. Mix well. Serve with white rice.