Crockpot Pinto Beans And Ham

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   Sort your beans and remove and broken pieces or pebbles. I use one 16 oz package of beans. Place in a large bowl or pot, covering with water.

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   Add the baking soda to the water, and let the beans soak at least 6 hours or overnight. After 6 hours or overnight drain the water from the beans.

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   Add the beans to a 6 quart crock pot and cover with fresh water. You want the beans to be covered by at least one inch.

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   Add the pinto bean seasoning, sugar, vegetable oil, pepper and onion. Taste the beans after several hours of cooking and add more seasonings if you think it needs it. I used a total of one tablespoons pepper.

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   Add one of the following for additional seasoning, one ham hock, ham bone, or slice of country ham cut into pieces.

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   Place lid on crock pot and cook on high for about 6-8 hours. make sure the beans stay covered with water, so check occasionally. If you need more water, then add it. The beans should have a soup consistency.

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   In 6 hours, test beans and if they are cooked. Remove ham bone and pull of the meat or remove meat from ham hock and serve. Don't forget the wedge of cornbread.

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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