Simple Slow Cooker Pinto Beans and Ham

Name: Simple Slow Cooker Pinto Beans and Ham
Total time: 485 min
Yield: 8 Servings
Ingredients: 💧 14 cups water, divided and more if needed; 2 cups dried pinto beans; 1 ham bone with meat; 🧅 1 large red onion, chopped; 🧄 2 teaspoons garlic, minced; 1 teaspoon ham base (such as Better than Bouillon); 1 dash hot pepper sauce (such as Tabasco), or to taste

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485 Min
8 Servings
$10

Simple Slow Cooker Pinto Beans and Ham

Cost $10, save $15

Source: Recommended by CookPal

485 Min
8 Servings
$10

INGREDIENTS

Liquids
- 💧 14 cups water, divided and more if needed
Beans
- 2 cups dried pinto beans
Meat
- 1 ham bone with meat
Vegetables
- 🧅 1 large red onion, chopped
Seasoning and Flavor
- 🧄 2 teaspoons garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon ham base (such as Better than Bouillon)
- 1 dash hot pepper sauce (such as Tabasco), or to taste

STEPS

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.

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.

Cook on Low until beans are tender, about 8 hours.

Remove ham bone, shred meat, and return to beans. Discard bone. Serve hot, seasoned with hot sauce, salt, and pepper.

NUTRIENTS

Per 1 serving

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Calories

8
Protein
13
Carbs
1
Fats

💡 Serve with freshly baked cornbread for a classic pairing.Soaking the beans beforehand can reduce cooking time.Adjust seasoning to taste after cooking for a more personalized flavor.If you prefer a spicier dish, add more hot sauce directly to the beans during cooking.