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Crock Pot Pinto Beans UPDATED
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Crock Pot Pinto Beans

Crock Pot Pinto Beans are loaded with delicious savory flavor. Recipe and photography by Beverly Davis for CornbreadMillionaire.com.
Prep Time8 hours
Cook Time7 hours
Total Time15 hours
Course: Side Dish
Cuisine: American, southern
Keyword: bean soup, beans
Servings: 8 servings
Calories: 70kcal

Ingredients

  • 1 package (20 oz.) pinto beans (inspect, sort, rinse, soak) Per instructions printed on back of package.
  • 1 smoked ham hock rinsed
  • 1 large onion, peeled and diced (optional)
  • ham broth for boiling Enough to cover pinto beans in slow cooker.
  • 1 Ham Flavor Packet Packaged with Hurst's dried pinto beans.
  • salt to taste
  • 1 large onion, peeled and chopped (optional) To garnish each serving (optional).

Instructions

  • Inspect, sort and rinse pinto beans.
  • Soak "rinsed" beans as instructed on the back of the package.
  • Place a colander or large bowl in the sink.
  • After soaking, pour the soak water and pinto beans into the colander or large bowl. Rinse thoroughly.
  • Place soaked/rinsed pinto beans in the crock pot (or slow cooker).
  • Add smoked ham hock and diced onions (optional). UPDATE (March 1, 2023):  If desired, omit chopped onions while cooking pinto beans.  Alternative is chopped onions on top of each serving (optional).
  • Add enough ham broth to cover contents.
  • DRY BEANS: Cover and cook on HIGH for 7 hours without opening the lid during cooking time.
  • PRESOAKED BEANS: Cover and cook on high for 6 hours without opening the lid during cooking time.
  • After the pinto beans are done, add contents of Ham Flavor seasoning packet.  Stir gently until well combined.   Simmer two more minutes.
  • Serve hot. If desired, serve with chopped onions.
  • REFRIGERATION TIP: Store cooled pinto beans in a container with a tight lid. Refrigerate for up to 4 days.