Crockpot Pinto Beans

Name: Crockpot Pinto Beans
Yield: serves 8
Ingredients: 1 pound dry pinto beans; 1/4 pound streak o’ lean, or 1/2 pound ham hocks; 4 cups water; 1 onion, chopped; 1 teaspoon chili powder; 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano; The Lady’s House Seasoning

December 14, 2011

Recipe information

Yield
serves 8

Ingredients

1 pound dry pinto beans

1/4 pound streak o’ lean, or 1/2 pound ham hocks

4 cups water

1 onion, chopped

1 teaspoon chili powder

1/2 teaspoon dried oregano

The Lady’s House Seasoning

Preparation

Step 1
Wash the beans and place in a large pot. Add enough cold water to cover and soak overnight.
Step 2
Drain the beans. If using streak o’ lean, cut it into cubes, brown in a skillet, and place the meat and any rendered fat in the crockpot. Add the water, onion, chili powder, and oregano. Add the drained beans and stir well.
Step 3
Season to taste with House Seasoning, cover the pot, and cook on high for 5 hours.
Step 4
*If using ham hocks, try to break them down some, using a sharp knife.

Paula Deen's Kitchen Classics

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