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Pinto Beans with Smoked Ham Hocks in Slow Cooker

Comfort food at it's best!
Course Dinner, Main Dish
Cuisine All-American
Keyword onions, pinto beans, smoked ham hocks
Prep Time 1 day 15 minutes
Cook Time 8 hours
Total Time 1 day 8 hours 15 minutes
Servings 6 servings
Author Lynn / Turnips 2 Tangerines

Ingredients

  • 1 pound dry pinto beans, soaked overnight
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 large sweet onion, sliced
  • 4 cloves garlic, minced
  • salt to taste
  • 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground pepper
  • 2 meaty smoked ham hocks
  • 7 cups water or stock (chicken, pork or vegetable)
  • 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes
  • 1 teaspoon ground cumin

Instructions

  • In a large skillet over medium high heat, add olive oil, onions, garlic, salt and pepper.
  • Cook, stirring frequently, for about 10 minutes.
  • Place the onion mixture, ham hocks, beans, water or stock, and remaining seasonings in a 6-quart slow cooker. Cook on low for 8 hours. About two hours before the cooking time is completed, remove the ham hocks from the slow cooker and let them cool until they can be handled. Remove and discard the bones, fat and skin from the ham hocks. Chop or shred the meat and return it to the slow cooker, cook until the beans are completely tender.
  • Serve with thick slices of thick buttered sourdough bread.