During these long winter months, it’s not possible to run out of awesome slow cooker recipes. I was shocked at how much I really actually loved this Slow Cooker Pinto Bean recipe and can’t wait to share it with all of you.
This Slow Cooker Pinto Beans with ham bone recipe is simple, hearty and delicious! This recipe with some homemade cornbread is certainly a southern favorite in our house.
It’s a great meal for families that is hearty and delicious, and also provides a warmth in your tummy that keeps you staying full longer throughout the night. There’s nothing worse than eating a meal and feeling hungry less than an hour later!
While it’s no secret that beans are a great source of protein, the basis of this recipe is truly crazy simple.
If you’ve been racking your brain looking for a hearty meal that takes minimal effort, this Slow Cooker Pinto Beans is perfect! You’ll even have enough time left over to whip up a batch of cornbread or two!
What goes with pinto beans?
Oh, so many things go with pinto beans! They make a terrific side dish for any recipe, including my Instant Pot Beef Brisket and Instant Pot Ham.
If you’ve been looking for a hearty meal that takes minimal effort, this Pinto Beans and Ham Bone recipe is perfect! You’ll even have enough time left over to whip up a batch of cornbread or two!
Slow Cooker Pinto Beans – Hearty & Delicious
Pinto beans are such a great addition to soups for that added boost of nutrition. Anytime I can sneak in a few more healthy bites for my family to enjoy, I’m 100% game to make that happen.
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What I really do love most about this dish is that it has an amazing and unique flavor that seems to only get better as it’s continued to be eaten. How is it possible for a soup to improve after each and every bite?
That parts a mystery but you can bet that I’ll continue trying bowl after bowl to figure it out.
Do the pinto beans need to be soaked overnight?
Yes. In order for the beans to be ready to be added into this Slow Cooker Pinto Bean recipe, the pinto beans do have to be soaked in water overnight. Once the beans have been soaked, you can discard the water and get started on the other steps of the recipe.
How long to cook ham hock in a slow cooker?
You’ll want to cook the ham hock in the slow cooker for 6-8 hours to be sure it’s perfectly flavorful and tender.
What other vegetables can you add to this slow cooker pinto beans recipe?
Honestly, that choice is up to you! While the recipe below is written as a suggestion, you hold the key to making the final decision. You can spice it up and add jalapenos or keep it mellow without. Whatever you and your taste buds want, you can make it happen.
How long do you cook the pinto beans in the slow cooker or crock-pot?
Make sure to soak the beans overnight. After you have drained the beans, add them to the crockpot with the ham bone, celery, seasoning, and water. Heat on high for 5 hours. My mom would say to cook them overnight on low but I find that the pinto beans are overcooked and mushy.
Can you use canned pinto beans in the slow cooker?
Yes, you most definitely can. I personally prefer to use dry Pinto Beans because they have much less sodium and are much more flavorful!
This recipe is one recipe that you’ll actually crave! Perfect for a chilly day, or just when you have the hankering for a delicious and hearty meal!
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What goes with pinto beans?
Oh, so many things go with pinto beans! They make a terrific side dish for any recipe, including my Instant Pot Beef Brisket and Instant Pot Ham.
Slow Cooker Pinto Beans
Ingredients
- 1 lb dry pinto beans
- ham bone
- 8 cups water
- 1 cup chopped celery
- 1/2 cup chopped onion
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 tbsp garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon pepper
- 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
Instructions
- Place beans in slow cooker and fill with water. Soak beans overnight.
- Drain beans and discard liquid.
- Return beans to crock
- Add ham bone, celery, onion, and spices and 8 cups of water.
- Heat on high for 5 hours. Before serving, remove ham from bone and serve with cornbread.
1/2 c of garlic powder?? Seems like a lot!
Says 1/2 tbsp, not c….
I just need to confirm that this recipe calls for a half cup (four ounces) of garlic powder. That seems like a lot, possibly a typo? Thanks!
Hi Doug, thank you so much for bringing this to my attention. This was a typo. It should be a 1/2 tbsp but obviously you can use more or less than that, based on your preference. Thank you for stopping by!
What is the purpose of adding baking soda to beans when soaking over night. Why is it necessary to soak?.
Hi Gloria, great question. This is something my mother and my grandmother always did. It is suppose to help soften the beans and cooks them in less time. Thanks for stopping by.
Hi! I’m trying your recipe today…but I’m concerned that there is no liquid added back to the beans after draining. Can you please confirm?
Hi Denise, You will need to add 8 cups of water after you have drained the beans.
I think it would be better with liss than 8 cups of water. The soup seems too runny to me.
You could try what I do… I take a bit of the water along with some of the beans and put in another bowl. I use an immersion blender to mix that up and then add it back into the soup to make it a bit thicker. My mom always would make a roux for the beans, but I prefer it this way as it is a healthier option.