Simple Slow Cooker Pinto Beans and Ham

Ingredients

14 cups water, divided

2 cups dried pinto beans

1ham bone with meat

1 large red onion, chopped

2 teaspoons garlic, minced

1 teaspoon ham base (such as Better than Bouillon®)

1 dash hot pepper sauce (such as Tabasco®), or to taste

1 pinch salt and ground black pepper to taste

Directions

Step 1

Bring 8 cups water and pinto beans to a boil in a large pot. Remove pot from heat, cover, and let stand for 1 hour. Drain and rinse before using.

Step 2

Transfer pinto beans to a slow cooker. Add ham bone, red onion, minced garlic, and ham base. Pour in remaining 6 cups of water, or enough to cover the beans.

Step 3

Cool on Low until beans are tender, about 8 hours.

Step 4

Remove the ham bone, shred meat, and add back to the beans. Discard the bone. Serve hot, seasoned with hot sauce, salt, and pepper.

Cook's Note:

I usually follow the quick-soak method instructions on the pinto bean package for expediency, but if you prefer to soak overnight, then follow that method.

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