Simple Slow Cooker Pinto Beans and Ham

Name: Simple Slow Cooker Pinto Beans and Ham
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 8 h 5 min
Total time: 9 h 15 min
Yield: 8 servings
Ingredients: 14 cups water, divided; 2 cups dried pinto beans; 1 ham bone with meat; 1 large red onion, chopped; 2 teaspoons garlic, minced; 1 teaspoon hickory wood chips, soaked, or more as needed; 1 dash hot pepper sauce (such as Tabasco®), or to taste; 1 pinch salt and ground black pepper to taste

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

By Cindy

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Recipe Summary

prep:

10 mins

cook:

8 hrs 5 mins

additional:

1 hr

total:

9 hrs 15 mins

Servings:

Yield:

8 servings

Nutrition Info

Ingredients

Original recipe yields 8 servings

The ingredient list now reflects the servings specified

14 cups water, divided
2 cups dried pinto beans
1 ham bone with meat
1 large red onion, chopped
2 teaspoons garlic, minced
1 teaspoon hickory wood chips, soaked, or more as needed
1 dash hot pepper sauce (such as Tabasco®), or to taste
1 pinch salt and ground black pepper to taste

Directions

Step 1
Bring 8 cups water and pinto beans to a boil in a large pot. Remove pot from heat, cover, and let stand for 1 hour. Drain and rinse before using.

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Step 2
Transfer pinto beans to a slow cooker. Add ham bone, red onion, minced garlic, and ham base. Pour in remaining 6 cups of water, or enough to cover the beans.
Step 3
Cool on Low until beans are tender, about 8 hours.
Step 4
Remove the ham bone, shred meat, and add back to the beans. Discard the bone. Serve hot, seasoned with hot sauce, salt, and pepper.

Cook's Note:

I usually follow the quick-soak method instructions on the pinto bean package for expediency, but if you prefer to soak overnight, then follow that method.

Nutrition Facts

Per Serving:

178 calories; protein 10.7g; carbohydrates 32.4g; fat 0.7g; sodium 184.4mg. Full Nutrition

Soup Loving Nicole

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09/14/2020

Made as directed and these turned out good. A little thin but that is how I like my beans. These were simple and I liked that they were basic so that people can top them with whatever they want or nothing at all. My bowl got a generous shake of hot pepper sauce, chopped raw onion, and a splash of vinegar.

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