Slow Cooker Pinto Bean Bonanza Recipes

SLOW COOKER PINTO BEAN BONANZA

Steps:

• Place the bacon in a large, deep skillet, and cook over medium-high heat, turning occasionally, until evenly browned, about 10 minutes. Remove from heat; crumble bacon when cool.
• Bring water to a boil in a large saucepan, and stir in pinto beans. Simmer over medium-low heat until the beans soften, about 30 minutes; pour beans and water into a slow cooker. Stir in the bacon and bacon drippings, kielbasa, ranch-style beans, tomato paste, dried onion, apple cider vinegar, pickled jalapeno, sugar, salt, garlic powder, onion powder, and paprika. Set the cooker to Low, and cook until pinto beans are very tender, 9 to 10 hours.
• About 5 minutes before serving, stir in chopped green pepper. Serve topped with chopped green onion.

SLOW COOKER PINTO BEANS

Steps:

• Wash the beans and soak overnight in cold water. Drain the beans and dump into slow cooker. Stir in chili powder and oregano.
• Pre-soak ham in a separate pot, for at least 2, or refrigerated up to 24 hours, depending on how salty you want your stock to be. Add ham hock to slow cooker with beans and pour in ham soaking liquid. Add more water until ham hock is completely covered.
• Add onion to slow cooker with beans and meat. Stir well. Season, to taste, with House Seasoning, cover the pot, and cook on high until beans are very tender, about 5 hours.
• House Seasoning:
• Mix ingredients together and store in an airtight container for up to 6 months.

SLOW COOKER PINTO BEANS

Steps:

• Cover pinto beans with water in a large bowl; allow beans to soak overnight.
• Place onion, green bell pepper, celery, garlic, Black Forest ham, soaked pinto beans, cumin, oregano, bay leaves, and lard in a slow cooker.
• Pour enough chicken broth into the slow cooker to cover the other ingredients.
• Cook on High until beans are very tender, 5 to 6 hours.