Gene, not being able to find salt pork that wasn't soaking in water in a plastic package, I use the ham hocks for pintos. My Mom always made pintos with salt pork and they're my favorite. What makes a Texan believe that their pinto beans are better than those of North Carolina heritage?
Ed
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