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Slow Cooker Ham and Pinto Beans

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PREP TIME
15 min
COOKING TIME
300 min
TOTAL TIME
795 min
SERVINGS
8 servings
Dinner Southern
Slow Cooker Ham and Pinto Beans
Ingredients
  • 1 pound dried pinto beans, soaked overnight
  • 1 pound Black Forest ham, cubed
  • 1 medium onion, chopped
  • 3/4 medium green bell pepper, diced
  • 2 medium celery ribs, chopped
  • 3 cloves garlic, chopped
  • 1 tablespoon dried oregano, or to taste
  • 1 tablespoon lard
  • 1 teaspoon ground cumin, or to taste
  • 2 large bay leaves
  • 5 cups chicken broth, or as needed to cover
Instructions
1
Soak pinto beans in a large container for an extended period, typically 8 hours or overnight.
2
Gather and prepare all the necessary components.
3
Transfer the soaked pinto beans to a slow cooker. Add diced ham, sautéed onion, chopped bell pepper, and sliced celery to the slow cooker. Mince garlic and sprinkle it over the ingredients, along with a pinch of dried oregano, lard, ground cumin, and bay leaves.
4
Pour in enough chicken broth to completely submerge all the ingredients.
5
Place the slow cooker on High heat and cook until the pinto beans are extremely tender, requiring 5 to 6 hours of continuous cooking.