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Slow Cooker Pinto Beans

Slow cooker pinto beans and ham simmer to tender perfection in a savory broth in your crockpot. It's easy, just pre-soak your beans the night before!
Makes:8 servings

Ingredients

  • 1 pound dried pinto beans, soaked overnight
  • 1 pound Black Forest ham, cubed
  • 1 medium onion, chopped
  • ¾ medium green bell pepper, diced
  • 2 medium celery ribs, chopped
  • 3 cloves garlic, chopped
  • 1 tablespoon dried oregano, or to taste
  • 1 tablespoon lard
  • 1 teaspoon ground cumin, or to taste
  • 2 large bay leaves
  • 5 cups chicken broth, or as needed to cover

Directions

Prep:15 mCook:300 mReady:13 h 15 m
  1. Place beans in a large bowl and cover with water. Allow to soak 8 hours to overnight. Drain.
  2. Gather all ingredients.
  3. Place soaked pinto beans in a slow cooker. Add ham, onion, bell pepper, celery, garlic, oregano, lard, cumin, and bay leaves. Pour in enough chicken broth to cover all ingredients.
  4. Pour in enough chicken broth to cover all ingredients.
  5. Cook on High until beans are very tender, 5 to 6 hours.

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