For a vegetarian option, omit the pork sausage and use vegetable broth instead of water. Consider adding smoked paprika for a smoky flavor. If you don't have Jamaican rum, you can substitute another dark rum or a splash of bourbon. For a spicier dish, add a pinch of cayenne pepper or a chopped jalapeño to the bean mixture. These beans are even better the next day, as the flavors continue to develop in the refrigerator. Gently reheat before serving. Serve these beans with cornbread, a dollop of sour cream, and a sprinkle of chopped cilantro for a complete and satisfying meal.
Cattleman's Beans
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PREP TIME20 mins
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COOK TIME4 hrs 5 mins
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TOTAL TIME12 hrs 25 mins
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SERVING8 People
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VIEWS12
A hearty and deeply flavorful bean dish, inspired by the open ranges. Pinto beans are slow-cooked with savory pork sausage, sweet apple, and a blend of smoky spices, resulting in a comforting and satisfying meal. A splash of rum and dollop of sour cream add a touch of indulgence.
Ingridients
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Nutrition
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Carbohydrate50 g
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Cholesterol27 mg
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Fiber10 g
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Protein17 g
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Saturated Fat5 g
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Sodium999 mg
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Sugar14 g
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Fat11 g
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Unsaturated Fat0 g
Follow The Directions
01
Step
8 hrs
Combine cold water and beans in a large pot; let stand for 8 hours or overnight to allow the beans to soften. (8+ hours)
02
Step
2 hrs
Stir butter into the pot with the soaked beans and water. Bring to a boil over medium-high heat, then reduce heat to low, cover the pot, and simmer gently until the beans are tender, stirring occasionally to prevent sticking. (about 2 hours)
03
Step
7 mins
While the beans are simmering, heat a large skillet over medium-high heat. Cook and stir pork sausage in the hot skillet until browned and crumbly, breaking it up with a spoon. Drain off any excess grease, reserving 2 tablespoons of the sausage drippings in the skillet. (5-7 minutes)
04
Step
2 hrs
Stir the cooked sausage and reserved drippings, apple slices, tomato juice, chopped onion, brown sugar, mashed garlic, salt, chili powder, dry mustard, and black pepper into the pot with the beans. Bring the bean mixture to a gentle boil, then reduce heat to low, cover the pot, and simmer until the flavors have melded together and the apples are tender. (about 2 hours)
05
Step
15 mins
Stir in the Jamaican rum during the last 15 minutes of cooking. Ladle the beans into bowls while hot, and top each serving with a dollop of sour cream before serving. (15 minutes)
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Pasquale Mccullough
Jun 24, 2025My family loves this recipe. It's so much better than canned beans!
Ella Stoltenberg
Jun 16, 2025I substituted the red beans, and they turned out great! This is now my go-to bean recipe.
Jewel Cummeratagoyette
Jun 12, 2025These were so easy to make and tasted amazing. I'll definitely be making these again!
Hope Littel
Jun 8, 2025The rum adds a really nice touch to the beans. I never would have thought to add it, but it really works!
Violet Fisher
May 28, 2025I made this recipe for a potluck and it was a huge hit! Everyone raved about the flavor.