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Simple Slow Cooker Pinto Beans and Ham

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555 min

Simple Slow Cooker Pinto Beans and Ham

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Category

Bean Recipes

Time

555 min

Serving

8 persons

Calories

93

Rating

4.00★ (2)

Cuisine

Author: Victoria Buriak
This is my simple version of crockpot pinto beans and ham. It's just a basic recipe with no frills. My husband always enjoys this version. Serve with cornbread.

Ingredients

  • water, divided and more: 14 cups (if needed)
  • pinto beans: 2 cups (dried)
  • ham bone with meat: 1 piece
  • red onion: 1 piece (chopped)
  • garlic: 2 tsp (minced)
  • ham base (such as Better than Bouillon): 1 tsp
  • dash hot pepper sauce (such as Tabasco): 1 piece (to taste)
  • salt and ground black pepper: (to taste)

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Stages of cooking

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  1. Bring 8 cups water and pinto beans to a boil in a large pot. Remove the pot from heat, cover, and let stand for 1 hour. Drain and rinse.
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  2. Transfer beans to a slow cooker. Add ham bone, onion, garlic, and ham base. Pour in remaining 6 cups water or enough to cover beans.
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  3. Cook on Low until beans are tender, about 8 hours.
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  4. Remove ham bone, shred meat, and return to beans. Discard bone. Serve hot, seasoned with hot sauce, salt, and pepper.
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