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How to Make Simple Slow Cooker Pinto Beans and Ham - A Step-by-Step Guide

There's nothing quite like a hearty and comforting bowl of beans and ham on a cold winter's day. This simple slow cooker pinto beans and ham recipe is the perfect meal to warm you up and satisfy your taste buds. It's a delicious and easy dish that's perfect for busy weeknights or lazy weekends.

This recipe takes a classic combination of pinto beans and ham and elevates it to a whole new level with the help of a slow cooker. The slow cooker allows the flavors to meld together and the be...

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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 ham base (such as Better than Bouillon®)
  • 1 dash hot pepper sauce (such as Tabasco®), or to taste
  • 1 pinch salt and ground black pepper to taste

Information

  • Prep Time: 10 mins
  • Cook Time: 8 hrs 5 mins
  • Additional Time: 1 hr
  • Total Time: 9 hrs 15 mins
  • Servings: 8

  • 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.
  • 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.
  • Cool on Low until beans are tender, about 8 hours.
  • Remove the ham bone, shred meat, and add back to the beans. Discard the bone. Serve hot, seasoned with hot sauce, salt, and pepper.

    • Nutrition

    178 cal.

    • Total Fat: 1g
    • Saturated Fat: 0g
    • Sodium: 184mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 32g
    • Dietary Fiber: 8g
    • Total Sugars: 2g
    • Protein: 11g
    • Vitamin C: 5mg
    • Calcium: 73mg
    • Iron: 3mg
    • Potassium: 709mg

    Categories

    Slow cooker recipes
    Mexican recipes
    Bean recipes
    Ham recipes
    Comfort food recipes