Crock-Pot Savory Beans Recipe

Name: Crock-Pot Savory Beans
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 lb dried pinto bean; 1 teaspoon baking soda; 1 lb bacon or 1 lb salt pork, diced; 2 (12 ounce) bags frozen chopped onions or 3 large onions, diced; 3 garlic cloves, minced fine; 4 green bell peppers, diced; 2 bay leaves; 2 cups diced ham or 2 small ham hocks; 1 tablespoon kosher salt; 2 tablespoons dried oregano; 2 tablespoons ground cumin; 1/2 tablespoon ground black pepper; 1/2 cup packed dark brown sugar; 1/2 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce; 1 tablespoon dried thyme; 1 large tomatoes, peeled seeded and diced or (28 ounce) can diced tomatoes

Servings: persons

1 lb dried pinto bean
1 teaspoon baking soda
1 lb bacon or 1 lb salt pork, diced
2 (12 ounce) bags frozen chopped onions or 3 large onions, diced
3 garlic cloves, minced fine
4 green bell peppers, diced
2 bay leaves
2 cups diced ham or 2 small ham hocks
1 tablespoon kosher salt
2 tablespoons dried oregano
2 tablespoons ground cumin
1/2 tablespoon ground black pepper
1/2 cup packed dark brown sugar
1/2 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
1 tablespoon dried thyme
1 large tomatoes, peeled seeded and diced or (28 ounce) can diced tomatoes

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["Pick over beans, removing any pebbles, and any broken or discolored beans. Cover with plenty of cold water and let soak at room temperature over night.", "Drain beans and add to a large pot with baking soda and enough water to cover by 2"". Bring to a boil, reduce heat and simmer 10 minutes.", "Saute bacon in a large skillet until quite crispy. Drain with slotted spoon and transfer to crockpot. Add onion, garlic and bell peppers to bacon fat remaining in skillet and saute until onion is translucent and vegetables are soft; add to crockpot. Drain beans well and add to crockpot with bay leaves and ham hocks. Stir together remaining ingredients and add to pot. Add enough water to cover the beans (about 2-3 cups, depending on your pot).", "Cover and cook on low 8 to 10 hours. Add additional water if needed, but avoid making the sauce too thin. Serve hot. Be sure to remove and discard bay leaves and ham bones before serving."]

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Brown sugar instead of white sugar adds a deeper, more caramel-like flavor.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 16 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 lb dried pinto bean, 1 teaspoon baking soda, 1 lb bacon or 1 lb salt pork, diced, 2 (12 ounce) bags frozen chopped onions or 3 large onions, diced, and more.

Yes, Crock-Pot Savory Beans falls under the Meat & Poultry category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

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Crock-Pot Savory Beans

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