Charro Beans (Frijoles Charros) Recipe

Place ham hocks into a large pot and cover with water; bring to a boil. Boil until meat pulls back on bone about 2 hours. Remove meat from bones cut into bite-sized chunks. Reserve the bones but discard any fat.

Chop 1/2 of the white onion and leave other 1/2 whole; set aside.

Place bacon in a large skillet and cook over medium-high heat turning occasionally until evenly browned about 10 minutes. Drain bacon slices on paper towels and chop when cool enough to handle. Pour bacon grease into a small bowl.

Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat. Cook and stir chorizo in the hot skillet until browned and crumbly 5 to 7 minutes. Place chorizo into a bowl with chopped bacon tomatoes chopped onion and jalapenos.

Place ham chunks and bones into a large pot pour pinto beans over top. Add water to cover and bring to a boil over medium or medium-high heat.

Meanwhile heat bacon grease in a large skillet over medium heat. Add chorizo and vegetable mixture and saute until vegetables are soft 5 to 7 minutes.

When beans boil add the remaining onion half and garlic. Let boil for 3 to 4 minutes; add sauteed vegetables and meat. Return to a boil; add cilantro and chicken bouillon. Continue to boil for 15 to 20 minutes. Remove bones season with salt and serve.