Рецепт Pinto Beans with Smoked Ham Hocks {Slow Cooker}
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Pinto Beans with Smoked Ham Hocks {Slow Cooker}
This is another recipe using Smoked Ham Hocks.
Smoked Ham Hocks are economical and delicious.
They are a great to use when making soup, stews or
Pinto Beans with Smoked Ham Hocks {Slow Cooker}
- 1 pound pinto beans (soaked overnight, directions here:)
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 large sweet onion, sliced
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- salt to taste
- 1/2 teaspoon fresh ground pepper
- 2 meaty smoked ham hocks
- 7 cups water or stock (chicken or pork)
- 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder, or to taste
- 1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin
In a large skillet over medium high heat, add olive oil, onions, garlic, salt and pepper. Cook, stirring frequently, for about 10 minutes.
Place the onion mixture, ham hocks, beans, water or stock, and remaining seasonings in a 6-quart (or larger) slow cooker. Cook on low for 8 hours. About two hours before the cooking time is completed, remove the ham hocks from the slow cooker and let them cool until they can be handled. Remove and discard the bones, fat and skin from the ham hocks. Chop or shred the meat and return it to the slow cooker, cook until the beans are completely tender.
Serve with thick slices of buttered bread
Beans, Ham, Slow Cooker