Crockpot pinto beans

Simple southern pinto beans made easy in the slow cooker. Tender, creamy, and
flavorful.

Servings: 6

Author: Tara Buss

Prep Time
10 minutes

Cook Time
8 hours

Total Time
8 hours, 10 minutes

Main Course

American

Crockpot slow cooker pinto beans

🧂 Ingredients

1 Rinse thoroughly and sort beans, removing any stones or beans that don't look
good.
2 In a pot or bowl, add warm water covering the beans by two inches. Let soak
overnight. (This is an optional step and not necessary if you are short on time.
Add another cup of water in step 4 if not soaking.)
3 Drain the next day and add beans to a slow cooker.
4 Add 6 cups water, salt, pepper, and bacon fat, raw bacon, or ham hock. Use a bay
leaf if you are vegetarian.
5 Cook on low for 8 hours or on high for 5 hours. If beans are not tender, cover
and cook longer. Depending on your slow cooker and age of the beans, it may take
longer.
6 Taste and add more salt to taste if needed.