Slow Cooker Pinto Beans

By SD296

Ingredients

• 1 pound dry pinto beans
• 1 teaspoon chili powder
• 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
• 1/2 pound ham hock
• 4 cups water
• 1 onion, chopped
• 2 teaspoons House Seasoning

Preparation

Step 1

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 hock in a separate pot, for a 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 low until beans are very tender, about 10 hours.