Old Country Meal

[@sharonframpton1887]

Yummy! Like sitting down to supper at home!

[@yedon68]

My favourite country meal...We call it JUST GRUB in TN...YUM! Tho I live in California I still crave it after fifty yrs ...God bless you!

[@Handsthatcook]

You'll never outgrow Southern roots!! TFW God Bless, Linda

[@rebahankins]

Looking good

[@planetjazzy]

just wanted to let you know Ive made this tonight...just pulled out corn bread out of cast iron skillet.. ( yes used bacon grease in bottom..a little corn in it)all is wonderful..my husband ate all (wont eat greens)wants more while im writing this lol .. blessings

[@Handsthatcook]

I'm so glad he liked it and I assume you liked it as well. Are you saying you made my cornbread AND some greens? TFW and commenting God Bless, Linda

[@planetjazzy]

cornbread between yours and my great grandmothers.. collard and beet greens forgot i made glazed carrots too and yes i really enjoyed it...had two skillets and two dutch ovens going...sat and drank iced tea with lime till was done..fire is out perfect dinner thank you again

[@Handsthatcook]

Thank you for letting me know planet....I'm glad you enjoyed it!! God Bless, Linda

[@ansonnicholson7647]

Thank you for sharing this meal!

[@heresyourchance]

This looks delicious! Reminds me of the food I grew up on. I've never had potatoes like that. I'll have to try them. Thanks for sharing!

[@Handsthatcook]

Hello hyc. I hope you try and enjoy!!! TFW God Bless, Linda

[@heresyourchance]

Thank you! I'll give it a try. Just watched your video on the coffee trick. Who knew?? I never would have guessed that.

[@Handsthatcook]

Hi hyc, yes the coffee trick works but you must be very careful with the amount you use or your coffee will taste dead...LOL!!!

[@heresyourchance]

Lol! I have a Keurig, so I normally do one cup at a time. How much should I use? I love good coffee!!

[@Handsthatcook]

I wouldn't use this technique with one cup of coffee. Use it with a pot of coffee. That's just how powerful a small pinch can be. So sorry

[@mercurythunder3927]

Now that we have seen Sam, what do u look like ? lol Me and my hubby really like the old country meal, we just love the way u cook so don't change the way u do.

[@Handsthatcook]

Mercury, you HAVE seen me....that's me in the pic on my channel

[@mercurythunder3927]

lol....I thought it was an older pic, that's why I asked. Would love to see you two together, as well.^^*

[@Handsthatcook]

I'm so sorry Mercury...it ain't gonna happen, lol

[@mercurythunder3927]

Aww, ok, but watch out or Sam might end up surprising u someday! LOLjk Hope you're having a great day!

[@jodypaxton5407]

Linda 😎That is the best kind of food. yummy.

[@Handsthatcook]

Hey Jody I hope you try this and enjoy it...it's heart warming!! TFW and commenting. God Bless, Linda

[@ruthworman2733]

It looks good

[@amyowens1435]

Looks yummy! Yay! We got to see Mr. Sam!

[@Handsthatcook]

LOL...yes, the sneaky side of me just took control!! The meal was wonderful!!! Thank you Amy for watching and commenting. God Bless, Linda

[@donsheerman4239]

Linda, I just wanted to say how much I enjoy your videos. Yesterday I made your oatmeal pie while my husband was taking a nap. The smell of it woke him and he followed his nose right to the oven. He just enjoyed it so much, so did I. thank you for sharing . God bless . Carol

[@Handsthatcook]

Thank you Carol. I appreciate that. Sam enjoyed it as well. I liked the small sliver I ate. TFW and commenting. God Bless, Linda

[@kathyjotourtois]

best meal ever , yum .

[@Handsthatcook]

Hi Kathy Jo, This really was a good meal. We had the leftovers the next day and the pintos lasted about 4 days....Sam ate them daily. TFW and commenting God Bless, Linda

[@pamelabrida945]

I live in southern New Jersey but I definitely want to try this delicious meal!

[@Handsthatcook]

Hi Pamela, I hope you do try it and enjoy it...we sure did. TFW and commenting God Bless, Linda

[@p.sherman3158]

Totally made me smile 😊

[@Handsthatcook]

Hi Sharon, So glad I could make a smile in your day. I hope you enjoy the meal. TFW and commenting. God Bless, Linda

[@joseywales774]

Three cheers for off cam Sam!

[@Handsthatcook]

Yes Josey, I finally got the nerve to do it....no more mystery for Sam!! TFW and commenting. God Bless, Linda

[@Celestialtarotreadings]

This looks delicious, thank you!

[@Handsthatcook]

Hi Sam Jo We thoroughly enjoyed this meal and I hope you'll try it! TFW and commenting. God Bless, Linda

[@Sooz-gh7fb]

It all looks delicious. Aw..Sam is adorable, bless him. I'm slowly but surely getting through the videos - enjoying watching each and every one, learning as I go :).x

[@Handsthatcook]

Thank you Sooz, I want everyone to enjoy it all!! TFW and commenting God Bless, Linda

[@roxeyserckie5414]

Hope he always thanks you for your great cooking. Happy Easter!!🙏🙏🙏

[@Handsthatcook]

Same to you!

[@debbiealtman4572]

I like the ham hock and beans sometimes yes. I like cream soup and the potatoes look good and tomatoes yum. I've made similar to this and not from South. But looks fantastic. Thanks.

[@sallywilson8726]

Haha thanks for the sneak peek at Sam! He didn't look like he sounds but I'm glad to have a face to associate his voice with. Nice meal, too! :)

[@Handsthatcook]

That was so sneaky of me! I've had some regrets for doing the "sneak peek" on him but it's all water under the bridge now! TFW and commenting God Bless, Linda

[@RivetGardener]

Oh yeah grew up on this stuff. I love it to this day. I saw this on your video list and HAD to watch it :) Thanks for sharing that salting info with your viewers. The salt when cooking also binds chemically with the uncooked protein in the bean, which then prevents your body of using the protein when you eat it, and thus wasted. Salting after cooking doesn't do this. This collards looked delicious too. "Very good meal" Sam said.....for sure!

[@Handsthatcook]

I loved this meal. I don't mind a veggie meal or a meal with no meat. Many don't know salting the beans before pressuring causes the skin to toughen so I thought I'd share that. You sound very knowledgeable, that's such a good asset when cooking!! TFW and commenting! God Bless, Linda

[@florencebrawner3011]

that is good old southern cooking. growing up in oklahoma I had alot of those kind of meals. looked delicious. thank you.

[@Handsthatcook]

You are welcome Florence....I thought this would bring back some memories for a lot of you and then I knew there would be many who never heard of them and would give it a try. TFW and commenting! God Bless, Linda

[@bogie8235]

Thanks Linda!! Looks amazing, I can't wait to fix this. So glad you got a shot of Sam, now for a shot of the both of you!! :) Love your videos! God Bless Y'all!

[@Handsthatcook]

Hey Cassie...He'd kill me (not literally) if he knew it!! Enjoy the food and God Bless, Linda

[@ibethchandeck8126]

Everything looks sooooooo delicious!!!!!

[@Handsthatcook]

Thank you lbeth! I hope you try this and enjoy it!! TFW God Bless, Linda

[@TheKatyQ]

You are a sneaky one! Lol! The food looks so good. Just like Mamas.

[@Handsthatcook]

LOL! I was sneaky and I shouldn't have done it but I did and it's too late to change. The meal was good and probably just like Mamas!! TFW and commenting. God Bless Linda

[@dianejasinski593]

That is such a hearty wonderful meal, You had me laughing when you snuck Sam in the video after saying he doesn't want to e on camera! You both are just so sweet, I just love you both and all your recipes, God Bless You Both and thank you so much for sharing

[@Handsthatcook]

Thank you Diane, I'm glad to have you!! TFW God bless

[@marguinafernandez5920]

I'm making the pinto beans this weekend with the corn bread!!! Oohhhh Saaaammm!!! I just love how he promotes your cooking Linda!!! Now I want to see you in camera... Got guys are the sweetest!! I also live in the South... South Carolina and we eat a lot of pinto beans but have never done it with the tomatoes!!!

[@Handsthatcook]

Marguina, I really could have used 2 cans of those tomatoes. It gives those pintos such a good flavor...I hope you try it. TFW and commenting. God Bless, Linda

[@byronchandler5000]

Hi, Linda. That's a nice old country meal. If I was making it, it would have a Midwest style taste, but I can't decide how to impress family or friends? Have a good day, Linda. God Bless!

[@Handsthatcook]

This is southern...don't try to change it unless you have particular veggies, meats and spices in mind. TFW Byron. I always appreciate it and thank you for commenting! God Bless, Linda

[@byronchandler5000]

***** Thanks for the advice, Linda. I appreciate it.

[@debbiehaney8996]

I wanted to let you know that I've cooked your beans twice now, and they are delicious! The only change I made was adding some chopped garlic and I use all the ham hocks that are in the package because I will eventually throw the extra one out if I freeze it. I just try to buy the smallest package I can from my grocery (there's usually 2/pkg). I think these will be my go-to pinto beans from now on. Thanks for sharing.

[@Handsthatcook]

Thank you Debbie, I love beans fixed this way too and make them this way every time. I appreciate you getting back to me to let me know. TFW and God Bless, Linda

[@MaryWoodard1952]

Looks delish

[@Handsthatcook]

ty Mary! I hope you enjoy it!! God Bless Linda

[@ellendelights]

Ain't nothing like a Down Home Country Meal!!

[@Handsthatcook]

Hey Ellen, you got that right sister!! TFW and commenting. God Bless, Linda

[@Cubpupsmom]

😂 Sneak peek😉🤫 Everything looks delicious 😋

[@Handsthatcook]

It WAS so good......I hope you'll try it MYLH!!!! TFW God Bless, Linda

[@lucyba]

What another great video, thank you so much, Linda, I enjoy your videos immensely! I always try to find recipes that a lot of people used years ago that are gone but not forgotten. I'm 28 but I really endeavor to do cook/bake like my grandmother used to, and these recipes are a terrific addition; I'm definitely going to try those potatoes, I never really like whole canned potatoes, but putting it with cream of chicken soup sounds marvelous. It's interesting how moms try new and innovative ways to make bland things taste so much better! I had to laugh when you eased that camera on Sam, I thought that was hilarious lol Lots of love, Linda, and God bless

[@Handsthatcook]

Hi Miah, you will enjoy this entire meal and I'm so glad you took the time to watch it!! TFW and commenting. God Bless Linda

[@deansurratt7404]

Linda, I honestly don't know what the qq meant. I didn't even know I had typed that until u pointed it out to me. Must have done it by accident...this is a sensitive board. It isn't the first time the wrong word or letters has gotten in by mistake! Anyway, I loved seeing Sam & love your channel! Bless u & Sam!

[@jmarylastone]

yes you are sneaky!!! PLEASE PLEASE a video how to do those potatoes!!!

[@Handsthatcook]

Hi jmarylastone, I'll put it in the SHOW MORE section. TFW and commenting. God Bless, Linda

[@cindyh8841]

It looks delicious! :)

[@Handsthatcook]

Thank you Cindy I hope you'll try it. TFW and commenting. God Bless, Linda

[@Mr.56Goldtop]

I need to look for your collard greens recipe.

[@Handsthatcook]

I don't have one for collards or turnip greens..

[@vabreeze3723]

Loved your video-- still smiling from watching it! I thought Sam was going to catch you with the camera on him. Sam looks good. Can't wait to make your potatoes. Thanks, HTC!

[@Handsthatcook]

vabreeze, did you notice how quickly I moved the camera when I saw he was going to look up??? I thought I had been caught...but I moved it just in time!! TFW and commenting. God Bless, Linda

[@peach3611]

Those beans looks delicious, I want a plate.

[@Handsthatcook]

LOL!! Now you can make them!! BTW, the recipes (most of them) are in the "show more" section and can be printed from there. TFW God Bless, Linda

[@petegau]

I grew up with that kind of food although my people were from Kansas

[@Handsthatcook]

This is such comfort food and so much of the south goes into it....but it's for everyone and all will enjoy it!!! TFW God Bless, Linda

[@ivorybow]

I grew up on this meal, and raised my kids on it. - red beans as my mother called them, pintos cooked with tomatoes, mashed potatoes, collards and cornbread. I will definitely be trying those potatoes, and the chili tomatoes in the beans. I am so surprised your beans get soft without soaking, in such a short time. Got to get me one of those new fangled pressure cookers. Mine is the old Presto...had it for 35 years.

[@Handsthatcook]

Hey Carolyn....I have a newer Presto stove top PC, but I always end up using the electric ones...glad I could shake some good memories up for you and you will make this again! TFW and commenting. God Bless, Linda P.S. How's your pie crust making coming along? Have you mastered it yet??

[@ivorybow]

Thank you and I have put in a request to my family for a nice gift of a pressure cooker. Well, not good on the crust. I tried a second time and it came out tough and mealy. Pie crust has always been my nemesis. I can cook anything beautifully, but not a pie crust. I am NOT giving up! I will keep trying...going to do a sugar cream pie. Your recipe reminded me of when I made it in the past.

[@Handsthatcook]

If it was tough and mealy....two things...did you divide up the shortening and leave the 2nd half in larger chunks? Mealy??? You're over working the dough....don't knead it at all just push it together until it stays when you squeeze it . Then you know you have enough ice water in it.

[@wheezyjefferson9136]

I'm making these potatoes right now, with butter peas, pork shoulder, and cornbread. New subscriber, excited to taste this supper, sure smells good!

[@Handsthatcook]

Welcome Joy! I know you'll enjoy this meal....try my cornbread too....everyone loves it. TFW God Bless, Linda

[@wheezyjefferson9136]

I sure will! Tonight is my mom's recipe.

[@pattyhill879]

That sure does looks delicious! I will have to watch it again to get a good look at Sam.

[@Handsthatcook]

Thank you Patty. We enjoyed it and the addition of the mild rotel you suggested just kicked it up a notch in flavor. TFW and taking the time to comment. God Bless, Linda

[@AussieAngeS]

Hi Linda, what a great comfort meal. That's easy to make and I hope you enjoyed it. Hugs to you xo

[@Handsthatcook]

Hi Ange....this is true southern food. Did you watch till the end? I showed Sam on camera without him knowing. I just couldn't help myself!!! xxoo God Bless, Linda

[@MrStanley39]

looking good linda,thank you for sharing,,,,,wow saw sam [lol].......show how to make your potatoes

[@Handsthatcook]

Hey Stan my Bro! I hope this finds you well. You're doing a good job staying in touch. Ok I'll do a video on making the potatoes...it's so simple it's hardly worth a video but there are others who want a video also. Please take good care of yourself and go see about getting help with your utilities...take someone with you to help you. Love and friendship, Linda

[@juliaarmes6932]

I loved putting a face with his voice ! 😊💃 ... Not only sweethearts but best friends, too♡. Thanks for putting an entire country meal together. It helps inspire, & keeps boredom away. God bless you & Sam.🌾☘☘

[@Handsthatcook]

Thank you so much Julia. I appreciate it so much!! TFW God Bless, Linda

[@Barbarra63297]

Love smoked hocks.

[@Handsthatcook]

Hi Barb, The beans were delish.......I hope you try this method. TFW and commenting God Bless, Linda

[@sandlappersue01]

You got him, didn't you? Ha! Ha! Pintos is a favorite of mine. I am interested in those potatoes. I'll try to make them anyway but would love a video on it. God bless!

[@Handsthatcook]

Hi Sand....the recipe is under the video description....it's not hard at all but if you want me to do a video, I will....Sam is hard to catch off guard, when he's eating will always be my best chance, LOL!! TFW and commenting. God Bless, Linda

[@jazmynbrown6820]

I'm swallowing my salvia to keep from drooling. Looks delicious!

[@sbmal]

I always enjoy watching your cooking videos. You've got terrific recipes. Another delicious dinner. Will be replicating this for my family. Thanks, Linda. Elizabeth SBMal

[@Handsthatcook]

Hi sbmal, thank you for such a nice compliment!!!! TFW and commenting. God Bless, Linda

[@juliadickson911]

Linda, you sneaky gal! Lol. I can't stop giggling at what you did! Forget about Sam, I saw a Fry Daddy when you moved the camera. I want one, but they don't sell them here. On amazon, they charge a crazy price. I might have to buy one in Honolulu and buy an extra piece of luggage. Anyhow, this is a great instructional video. Growing up, we ate a lot of chick peas and lentils, as Spain's cuisine is heavily influenced by morocco. And the beans were always dry, soaking overnight before pressure cooking on the stove. I've made beans several times in my electric pressure cooker right from the dry stage, and it's awesome! Good to know about the salt. I've never had ham hocks before, but I have a nice little ham bone from Christmas in my freezer. From one of those spiral hams, and it has lots of meat on it. I'm very excited to try this. The entire meal looks delicious. You must be feeling good? The viewer hits on your videos are growing a lot in a short time. Its great to see you uploading so many great recipes. God bless you my friend! 💚

[@Handsthatcook]

I ordered mine from Walmart.com....try it to see if it's less expensive. That would be cheaper than buying one in Hawaii and buying an extra piece of luggage. Don't you think?? That ham bone will work great with the beans!! I'm feeling good but I do have some concerns about Sam...he's been losing a lot of weight and he's concerned about it himself....but....he won't go to a Dr. so there's no reason to waste my time and energy worrying about it. I'd forgotten about the trip to Hawaii......have a great time! It's next month isn't it? Just call me sneaky pete, lol!!

[@juliadickson911]

Hands That Cook he is quite a bit thinner than I imagined. They don't sell the fry daddy at the Canadian wal mart either. On amazon, they are charging over $100 for the fryer, and another $100 for delivery, then I'll have to pay duty. A cheap but sturdy duffel bag will do the job coming home. I will be bringing other things we can't get here as well, so it's needed. Do you have any videos using your fry daddy?

[@Handsthatcook]

try ordering it from walmart.com.....they don't sell them in our walmarts either but it's worth a shot to see if you can get it through them. I have a video "Deep Fried Pork Chops" where I'm using the fry daddy. I have a big expensive deep fryer but it's much easier to replace the oil in this fry daddy than that great big deep fryer...but I must admit the expensive one does a better job at frying

[@juliadickson911]

Hands That Cook hmmmm, maybe I'll consider a better quality fryer. . I looked on Canadian amazon. There are some for under $60 now, which includes delivery. There's one for $300! I'll find your video.

[@Handsthatcook]

My big fryer takes a gallon of oil that must be changed every 6 to 10 uses (depending on what you fry) but anything I've fried in it is to perfection...the fry daddy takes 1 quart of oil and much less expensive to operate. I don't fry that much so I bought the fry daddy as a good substitute BUT the pork chops that are fried to perfection at 6 minutes in the big fryer are too dark on the outside when the inside is done and I took them out of the fryer at 5 minutes....just fyi. so you can decide how much you want to spend.

[@GailMarie1972]

I am a new Sub. I just fell in love you both. Linda love your spunk. I am from Michigan. Your accent is sp warm and friendly. Oh! and the food looks delish.

[@Handsthatcook]

Hi Marie, Welcome to my channel!!!! I hope you'll go back through the many videos I've made and find a lot of recipes you'd like to try.....they're ALL good. I did a marathon on pound cakes you might especially enjoy and a lot of casseroles and desserts. My very first video was for a Mandarin Orange and toasted almond salad that is superb and I'd love for you to try it. Thank you so much for the sub, for watching and for taking the time to comment. God Bless, Linda

[@GailMarie1972]

Hands That Cook : I have watched many. Right now I am watching African Stew.

[@Handsthatcook]

Marie, you have watched a lot of them....that African Stew is wonderful. It's one of the best stews I've ever eaten. TFW and commenting, God Bless, Linda

[@deborahdaniels9163]

wow that's my kind of eating !!

[@miriammularz3089]

Glad I got to see Y’all ..

[@robertalee2]

Mmm Sam!. A good ole country boy.

[@Handsthatcook]

LOL!!

[@lupealvarado8860]

Sam is handsome! And that meal..........YUMMY!🤗

[@andreaholmes3097]

HI MRS LINDA NOW YOU ARE TAKING BOUT A GREAT MEAL BEING FROM FLORIDA I KNOW WHAT YOU ARE TAKING ABOUT THAT LOOKS GREAT AND GETTING TO SEE SAM WAS EVEN BETTER LOVE YOU BOTH HAVE NOT COOK OR BAKE BECAUSE I HAVE BEEN SICK BUT WILL BE TRYING THAT SOON

[@Handsthatcook]

Hi Andrea, I'm so sorry you've been sick and hope you're feeling much better. I know you'll enjoy this when you make it. TFW and taking the time to comment. God Bless, Linda

[@sharonlatour6230]

I live in the midwest(bluegrass st.) We grew up eating those foods! YUM!!

[@Handsthatcook]

Only thing I wish I had was some sweet potatoes....I'll have to do another meal with those in it.

[@sharonlatour6230]

I love those as well. I'd like to see a video on that too.

[@dediracreason149]

Do u have to add oil before u cook or does the oil from the ham hock work just as good

[@Handsthatcook]

Hi Dedira, If your ham hock is small you'll need to add a couple of tblsp. of oil. Adding the oil will not detract from the flavor and it's better to be safe than sorry. Whenever you cook beans in a pressure cooker you must have oil to prevent foaming that could possibly clog up your valves. I hope this helps! TFW and commenting God Bless, Linda

[@dediracreason149]

Thank u so much. I enjoy your videos so much. I bought a 10qt pressure cooker about year and half ago and just seemed more trouble than it was worth. After seeing your videos I'm cooking beans and ham hocks in my pressure cooker this morning. Thank u

[@Handsthatcook]

Thank you Dedira. I appreciate that so much. Please let me know how they turn out for you...

[@beverlydietz1308]

Hi , I just found your channel so enjoyed it . My kind of food , takes me back to childhood at my both granmas & my great granma !! It all looks super delicious , that cornbread looks so tender , too . Do you all like vinegar on your greens ? My great grandma always ate them like that , so I had do everything she did . Thanks for a great recipe & I subscribed . 🌻

[@Handsthatcook]

Hi Beverly and welcome to my channel!!! I do use vinegar on my greens...it just wouldn't taste the same without the vinegar! TFW God Bless, Linda

[@fablife6236]

That is a good looking soothing meal right there. Brings back memories. Thanks for sharing!

[@Handsthatcook]

Hi Fab, we enjoyed this meal and hopefully it will encourage you as well to bring those memories back to your kitchen! TFW and commenting. God Bless, Linda

[@cricket516]

Pinto beans are my favorite and I love to cook them in my pressure cooker. This whole meal looks so good. My kind of meal. I made 15 bean soup in my pressure cooker last week and they were so good.

[@Handsthatcook]

Thank you Cricket! I've made 15 bean soup in mine before and it was delicious. TFW and commenting. God Bless, Linda

[@Barbarra63297]

Aww Sam is a cutie!

[@Handsthatcook]

Yes he is....you heard him didn't you? He could have been a movie star but he was camera shy, LOL!!! TFW and God Bless, Linda

[@ramonawurm7554]

my granny cooked like that and I will do!!!

[@Handsthatcook]

Hey Ramona....now I know YOU know a good meal!!! TFW and commenting. God Bless, Linda

[@peggybowe5556]

Gotta go to the store tomorrow & get a ham hock! LOL! Looks so delicious! And the potatoes sound delicious. Do you just mix all the in a pot & put the potatoes in & cook until tender? My husband, Leon, is a KY country boy & loves bens & 'taters'. Thought I would try this for him. Thanks for a wonderful fun video!

[@Handsthatcook]

Peggy, click on where it says "show more" and the method of cooking is in there. The potatoes are canned. You can use fresh, but it's so much more trouble. TFW and God Bless, Linda

[@jessicadailey6817]

I need to cook this meal for my dad he loves this type of food I do too so yummy I just can't make much cause we would be the only two eating it

[@Handsthatcook]

The pintos freeze well for a meal in the future and just use canned collards and 'taters. TFW and commenting. God Bless, Linda

[@pearlyb51]

I was raised on meals like this and I will definitely try the beans this way. Love your videos!

[@Julia-jv4ni]

вкусный рецепт!

[@sewnsew4fun]

Looks good! Gotta try those potatoes. Do you boil them in the soup with a can of water?

[@Handsthatcook]

Hello Sew....the recipe for the potatoes is under where it says SHOW MORE TFW and commenting, God Bless, Linda

[@sewnsew4fun]

Oh, I should have checked there. Sorry and thanks!

[@debbybarstow2745]

This is what we ate growing up in Texas ....Love all of it. .pepper sauce on the collards...yum

[@luciabriseno9269]

The beans looked delish. Have you sowed us how you cook the collard greens?????????

[@GoranMak]

Looks delish! What did you season the collards with?

[@Handsthatcook]

Collards are seasoned with a little squeeze of vinegar, ham hock, salt, pepper, hot flakes, garlic onion and cooked in chicken broth. Enjoy!!!

[@GoranMak]

Thanks hon! LOOKS SO GOOD! I'm just going through your channel now! xo

[@Handsthatcook]

You're welcome GoranMak, I hope you enjoy them!! TFW and commenting! God Bless, Linda

[@GoranMak]

Thanks Linda! I love that Engagement Chicken recipe! WOW! I will sub to your channel - but right now I am power watching a lot of your vids! LOL (I'm getting hungry! HA)

[@Handsthatcook]

Thank you GoranMak!!! Welcome to my channel. When you sub be sure to hit the bell next to it so you'll automatically be notified when I upload a new video. God Bless, Linda

[@Jhauber18]

Can you do a video on the potatoes?

[@Jhauber18]

+handsthatcook

[@Jhauber18]

And the greens?

[@Handsthatcook]

Yes, So many have asked, I'd be happy to make a video!!

[@sabbathkeeper328]

this looks so good😋 I make beans & turnip up greens and cornbread,YUMMY I use smoked turkey wings in mine and they turned out awesome My Kinda meal God bless hugs and love💕

[@Handsthatcook]

Hi Susan, This was a very good meal and I appreciate you getting back with me about it!! TWF and commenting God Bless, Linda

[@estellebutler7601]

55-60 minutes here every time

[@Handsthatcook]

Estelle, it's good to know someone else has to cook their beans 55-60 minutes besides me! I've heard from some that say theirs pressure 35 to 40 minutes. I have got to believe it's the hard water in my area. TFW and commenting and God Bless, Linda

[@Mr.Mike1]

Hmmm.... It all looks good to me. I try the Rotel tomatoes next time in my pintos. Can you tell a little more on how you fixed the potatoes? Thanks for sharing.

[@Handsthatcook]

Yes jman203....I'll pin the potato recipe (if you can call it that) to the top portion under SHOW MORE TFW and commenting!! God Bless, Linda

[@CookingwithRick]

That looks delicious Linda right from the south nice to finally see Sam.

[@Handsthatcook]

Hi Rick, I hope you're feeling better after that horrible accident! If you have even the smallest taste for southern food, I hope you try this. TFW and always commenting my friend God Bless, Linda

[@juliadickson911]

Cookingwith Rick you were in an accident? Are you ok? Is your family ok??

[@maryrigby5362]

oooooooh yummmmm Move over Sam we are coming to dinner grabs her forks spoons and hubby on our way : )

[@Handsthatcook]

Hey Mary.....you and hubby will like this meal. We enjoyed it for 3 days!!!! LOL TFW and commenting God Bless, Linda

[@AllanKentFisher]

I love your country meal 🥘 I'd be the size of a house if I lived in the house 😂 I loved our sneak peak at the taste tester. Love, Allan

[@Handsthatcook]

Hey Allan, get those country taste buds out and waiting. This is true southern food. Do you think you could eat it?? I was sneaky to get Sam on camera...he'd be upset if he knew. Take care, I hope you're feeling better!! God Bless, Linda

[@AllanKentFisher]

Hands That Cook I could eat it now and it's 9am here ❤️

[@Handsthatcook]

Now I KNOW you're getting better, LOL take care!

[@debbiehaney8996]

Looks delicious, Linda! Please share your recipes for your collards, potatoes, and cornbread.

[@Handsthatcook]

Hi Debbie, the cornbread is already on my channel called: Delicious 4 Ingredient Cornbread....the potatoes are so simple...just peel and cook until almost done, drain and 1 can of creamed soup-undiluted 1/3 tsp each of onion and garlic powder...leave the heat low and let them finish cooking with a lid on it OR you can use canned potatoes that you have drained and rinsed 2 or 3 times...simple as that. I'll do a video on the collards sometime in the future. TFW and commenting. God Bless, Linda

[@LisaStrahan]

I love southern food, and this looked amazing! Now, why aren't you and Sam a couple? He's a nice looking man! Thanks for sharing! take care and God bless! hugggggs to you both!

[@Handsthatcook]

Hey Lisa, you'll love this old southern meal....most everyone does. Sam is not my type. He has a great personality and is fun to be around but I could never think of him as anything other than a friend. Take care my friend and God Bless Linda

[@LisaStrahan]

Hands That Cook That's understandable, I was just teasing you. Besides, why be tied down. I hope yoy try the recipes I shared with you, I think you'll like them. Take care!

[@juliadickson911]

Hands That Cook I see you with another Sam. Lol. That handsome actor Sam Shepard. My friends and I were just talking about him yesterday. He still looks great in a t shirt and jeans, riding in an old pick up truck with his dog. He'd like you and your food! 😉

[@Handsthatcook]

I've always loved Sam Shepard!!!.....just my type (I think)

[@Lanak4ever]

Made me hungry just watching!! I'm a TN girl! Ate this type meal many times! Now when Sam is talking, I know what he looks like! Now we need to see you Linda!

[@Handsthatcook]

Hey Lanak4ever, I MAY always continue to be a mystery...that's why the channel is named Hands That Cook. I decided a long time ago never to be on camera.

[@dediracreason149]

I'm cooking 2 lbs of beans. How long will I cook it for

[@Handsthatcook]

Deidira, 2 pounds? = 4 cups of dried beans. If you're using a pressure cooker, I pressure mine 55 minutes. If stove top, 2 or 3 hours if they haven't been soaked. Do not salt until after they've cooked. I hope this helps.

[@Handsthatcook]

Dedira, you're going to have a whole lot of beans. I pressure 2 CUPS of beans, not 2 lbs. Are you sure you want to cook 2 pounds?? They swell and double.

[@dediracreason149]

It helps a lot. I've got a big crew to cook for today. I've soaked em overnight and I'm using 4 ham hocks 2 big oinions. I started it on 45 min and will adjust my time from there. I made sure and didn't fill it past the full line

[@dediracreason149]

I also added aldies rotel but didn't have any cumin

[@Handsthatcook]

Oh, ok...let me know how they turn out for you. With that many beans you need 2 cans of the rotel and I think you've got enough ham hocks that you won't need any added oil. The rule of thumb is 1 tblsp of oil for every cup of beans....don't fill the cooker over half full when you do beans. They swell and will over fill the cooker. Just a heads up!!

[@lindasegraves6207]

That's a fine meal Linda. Being from the South, we love cooking like this, the only thing I would do is add milk and no cream of chicken soup. We don't like COC soup in dressing, dumplings or potato soup. To us the COC soup takes the taste of the dish. It's OK because I know many people Love COC soup. Thanks Linda...

[@legenalways1214]

Looks good. Send us all a plate.! I would have the corn bread not beans & potatoes. Together that is 2 starches.😁

[@Handsthatcook]

Beans contain a lot of protein so you really shouldn't think of them as a starch. They're good to have together. TFW God Bless, Linda

[@legenalways1214]

@@Handsthatcook Ok..😁

[@sandratyrie2588]

Sorry that I did not pay close attention. I can not wait to try. I have made stewed potatoes out of the canned ones.

[@Handsthatcook]

No problem Sandra, enjoy!! God Bless, Linda

[@MarissaB22]

Wow that looks so good.. been awhile since I had a meal like that!

[@Handsthatcook]

Hey Marissa, you gotta get busy and make this meal. It just soothes you to your very bones! TFW and commenting, God Bless, Linda

[@eilidhaylee9519]

I am going to make a pot of pinto beans just like you presented, looks so good, making me so hungry.

[@Handsthatcook]

Hi Helen, Pinto's are my favorite dried bean. I love them with cornbread! TFW God Bless, Linda

[@Jane_Snow_]

Oo, Sammy is cute, no wonder he dated one of Elvis' ex-es. Ha. Your southern cookin' is sooooo delicious! YUM.

[@Handsthatcook]

Hey Jane....he's a mere shadow of himself. When he was young, he was quite striking...but his personality is still sharp. TFW and commenting God Bless, Linda

[@Jane_Snow_]

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[@lindamcclain1466]

New to your channel. The meal looks so good. Peach cobbler for dessert, right? ☺

[@Handsthatcook]

Welcome Linda! Yes, peach cobbler is perfect! TFW God Bless, Linda

[@ruthworman2733]

I kn I have committed a few times but I'm glad too you got sam in there. Lol

[@pattisteele573]

Oh my Linda you little sneaky lady, hahahhaha, love it! now we have a face to go with that voice! Handsome guy, that Sam!!! I wish you made more videos, love watching you, God Bless :)

[@Handsthatcook]

Thank you Patti! I'm always so happy to know the videos are enjoyed!! Thank you for watching and commenting and God Bless! (Sam must think he's pretty too, he said he could have been a movie star, LOL!!! Linda

[@debbiestuttgen1825]

Looks great Linda. I too appreciate seeing Sam. I have never made potatoes like that but they do look good. I want to try it.

[@ruthworman2733]

Yes honey I kn how too pick tru beans 😀

[@usacrochetpodcastgloria6132]

I never had pinto beans like that before I've always just put them in a pot and let them go and the cornbread how do you make it mine is made from scratch and turn out hard.im definitely gonna try your way with the country pinto beans it looks so yummy. Thank you and God bless

[@Handsthatcook]

Just look up cornbread and it should pop up (on my channel) TFW God bless

[@luciabriseno9269]

Linda,,, Tell us more about how the potatoes were prepared PLEASE

[@Handsthatcook]

I have a video on it called Chicken Potatoes

[@roxeyserckie5414]

Linda, I'm from FL. where are u from? Sam mentioned "from the south". Meal looks great! I love soup beans and cornbread and planning to fix soon.

[@Handsthatcook]

I'm from Alabama! Good to meet you Roxey!!! TFW God bless!

[@debbiehaney8996]

I just shared the link to this video in an Instant Pot group on Facebook in response to someone asking if anyone had a recipe for beans and ham hocks. Hope that is ok with you.

[@shelbysizemore2033]

Every one of your recipes that i have tried has been outstanding and I will be doing this one tomorrow....with no doubts that it will be great. I always thought Sam was your husband! Wish you would send us a picture of you, but thats your choice. Anyhow, I wish I lived next door....I think we would be friends .

[@Handsthatcook]

Hey Shelby, no doubt we would be friends! Many think Sam is my husband...they just assume, but we went to the same high school many years ago, and we are just friends. This is a very good meal and I know you'll enjoy it. You'll have to get back with me and let know. You take care and God Bless, Linda

[@efbauer1264]

Pleas show us how to make the potatoes.😘

[@Handsthatcook]

The very simple recipe for the potatoes is with the description of the video....it's right there....all the instructions and measurements.....look for it right under where I typed in capital letters "watch till the end to see Sam" xxoo God Bless, Linda

[@jessicadailey6817]

finally got to see Sam lol Linda you are so sneaky haha

[@Handsthatcook]

Jessica, I HOPE no one tells him and he never sees this video....yes, I was sneaky and I'm ashamed of myself, really......

[@jessicadailey6817]

Hands That Cook well Linda if you feel bad about it you should tell Sam

[@Handsthatcook]

I can't....I just can't. Maybe he won't find out