Simple Slow Cooker Pinto Beans and Ham
Description
This crockpot pinto beans and ham dish is simmered in a slow cooker until tender for super flavorful comfort food that's great served with cornbread.
Ingredients
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14 cups water, divided
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2 cups dried pinto beans
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1 ham bone with meat
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1 large red onion, chopped
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2 teaspoons garlic, minced
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1 teaspoon ham base (such as Better than Bouillon®)
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1 dash hot pepper sauce (such as Tabasco®), or to taste
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1 pinch salt and ground black pepper to taste
Directions
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.
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.
3
Cook on Low until beans are tender, about 8 hours.
4
Remove ham bone, shred meat, and return to beans. Discard bone. Serve hot, seasoned with hot sauce, salt, and pepper.