Grandmother'S Brown Beans
["2 c. pinto beans", "3 slices bacon or ham hock"]
["Soak the beans in hot water for 10 minutes.", "Bring to boil 4 cups of water.", "Add the bacon or ham hock; add beans.", "Boil for 3 hours.", "Lower flame; cook until juice thickens."]
["pinto beans", "bacon"]