Cowboy Beans Recipe

Ingredients

• 2 cups dried pinto beans (about 12 ounces)
• 1 tablespoon bacon fat
• 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
• 1 medium yellow onion, chopped
• 5 minced garlic cloves
• 1 smoked ham hock or ham shank
• Kosher salt to taste
• 2 cups water
• 2 cups brewed coffee
• 1 1/2 cups tomato-based barbecue sauce
• 1/4 cup chopped pickled jalapeños for garnish (optional)
• Grated cheddar or Monterey Jack cheese for garnish (optional)
• 1/4 cup chopped red onion for garnish (optional)