Crock Pot Smokey Black Beans

Submitted by KelBel

"A little spicy, a little sweet. Great as a filling for burritos or enchiladas, or as a side with grilled meats or fish."

 

• Ready In: 8hrs 5mins
• Ingredients: 7
• Serves: 8

ingredients

• 1 lb dried black beans, soaked overnight
• 4 slices bacon
• 1 small onion, chopped
• 2 teaspoons hickory-flavored liquid smoke
• 2 tablespoons dark molasses
• 1⁄2 cup brown sugar
• 1 jalapeno, minced

directions

1. ** Soak beans over night
2. Drain the black beans from their soaking water and place in a slow cooker. Fill with enough fresh water to cover them. Cover and set to High.
3. Cook bacon in a skillet over medium heat until fat is rendered. Add onions; cook and stir until onions are tender.
4. Stir this into the beans along with the brown sugar, liquid smoke, molasses and jalapeno. Stir to blend, then cover and cook on low for 8 to 10 hours, or until beans are tender.

Reviews

[Chef Penny 2]

Had problems with this as did evelyn/athens...beans just didn't soften after 10 hours. Seems I remembered something about this from using Adelle Davis cookbook, and so checked my copy..."If salt, fat or molasses is added at the beginning of cooking, the cooking time is prolonged...add these seasonings and others only after the legume is starting to become tender." Will try this again and I'm sure it will be better next time. Penny

 

[Hey5320]

Although the recipe turned out fine, pinto beans were prefered as a side. This may make a good filling for burritos however. I may try them that way next time. Thanks KelBel

 

[nicoleingermantown]

Really great, our friends loved them!

 

[Kittencalrecipezazz]

Easy recipe and so delicious! I added in a chipotle along with a large jalapeno pepper, I used a large onion and added in some minced fresh garlic. Thank Kel!...Kitten:)

 

[Rita1652]

I made these stove top addind a diced bell pepper and hot pepper flakes. Served over rice and it was delish!