Pinto Beans in the Crockpot

Ingredients

  • 1 pound dried pinto beans
  • 1/2 teaspoon oregano
  • 1/2 teaspoon chili powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon pepper
  • 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1 onion, finely chopped
  • 1 ham bone or 1/2 pound of fried bacon

Preparation

Step 1

Rinse dried pinto beans and allow to soak overnight in water with 6 Tbsp kosher salt (or 3 Tbsp table salt). Drain dried beans, rinse well and pour into crock of slow cooker. Add in all other ingredients and combine well. Add water until fully covered.

Cook on high until beans are tender, about 5 hours.

Preparation time: 10 minute(s)
Cooking time: 5 hour(s)
Number of servings (yield): 6

Add a dash of pepper sauce to these and you’ve got yourself a delicious meal!