Slow Cooker Pinto Beans with Ham

Follow our step-by-step guide on how to make Slow Cooker Pinto Beans with Ham.

1. Step 1

   To start your delicious pinto bean dish, grab a large pot and bring 8 cups of water to a rolling boil.

2. Step 2

   Once the water is bubbling, toss in the dried pinto beans, then remove the pot from the heat.

3. Step 3

   Cover it up and let the beans soak for an hour—this helps them soften and absorb all that wonderful flavor.

4. Step 4

   After the hour is up, drain and rinse the beans to get them ready for the next step.

5. Step 5

   Now, transfer those rinsed beans into your slow cooker.

6. Step 6

   Add in a flavorful ham bone, a chopped onion, minced garlic, and a spoonful of ham base for that extra depth of taste.

7. Step 7

   Pour in 6 cups of water, or just enough to completely cover the beans.

8. Step 8

   Set your slow cooker to low and let it work its magic for about 8 hours, or until the beans are perfectly tender.

9. Step 9

   When the cooking time is up, carefully remove the ham bone from the slow cooker.

10. Step 10

    Shred the meat off the bone and stir it back into the beans, making sure to discard the bone.

11. Step 11

    Now it’s time to serve this hearty dish hot! Feel free to spice it up with a dash of hot sauce, and season with salt and pepper to your liking.

12. Step 12

    Enjoy every comforting bite of your homemade pinto bean creation!.