Slow Cooker Pinto Beans

looneytunesfan's Note:

Saw this tonight on Paula Deen's show.

• Total Time: 5 hrs 10 mins
• Prep Time: 10 mins
• Cook Time: 5 hrs

Ingredients:

Servings: 10

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

House Seasoning

• 1 cup salt
• 1/4 cup black pepper
• 1/4 cup garlic powder

Directions:

1. Wash the beans and soak overnight in cold water. Drain the beans and dump into slow cooker. Stir in chili powder and oregano.
2. 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.
3. 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.
4. House Seasoning:
5. Mix ingredients together and store in an airtight container for up to 6 months.

Reviews

[Gail11]

@Closet-Chef...If you read the note on looneytunesfan's page it says she saw this on Paula Deen's show

[Closet-Chef]

This is Paula Deen's recipe...not looneytunesfan's. You can find it at FoodNetwork.com. It is a good recipe. Go easy on Paula's House Seasoning...once you've added too much you can't undo. Better to add...wait 20 min and then taste to see if the pot needs more added.

[gwynn]

These were very nice slow cooker pinto beans. Will make again soon. Thanks for posting.