Best 3 Southern Pinto Beans And Ham Hocks Made In The Crock Pot Recipes

For a comforting and budget-friendly meal, look no further than southern pinto beans and ham hocks cooked in the convenience of your crock pot. This classic dish, steeped in Southern tradition, is a delectable blend of tender pinto beans, savory ham hocks, and aromatic spices, all simmered together in a slow cooker to create a hearty and flavorful stew.

Here are our top 3 tried and tested recipes!

PINTO BEANS WITH HAM FOR THE CROCK POT

Pinto Beans With Ham for the Crock Pot image

I used to spend all day cooking a pot of beans and watching them carefully so they didn't burn. The crock pot solves that problem. Serve a big bowl of these with big piece of cornbread...That's good eating.

Provided by Sandy in Oklahoma

Categories Ham

Time 8h5m

Yield 6-8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 11

Ingredients

1 lb dried pinto bean, sorted and washed
5 cups water
1 large onion, chopped
4 -8 ounces cooked ham, chopped
3 garlic cloves, minced
2 jalapeno peppers, seeded and chopped
1 tablespoon chili powder
1 teaspoon pepper
1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
1/4 teaspoon dried oregano
salt, to taste

Steps:

Cover beans with water and soak overnight; drain.
Place beans in a 6 quart crock pot with water and remaining ingredients except salt. Cook on low setting for 8-10 hours, or until beans are soft and done. Stir a couple of times during cooking, if possible. Add salt after beans are done. Cooking salt in the beans will make them tough.
Note: The jalapenos will give your beans a bit of heat. You can control how hot you want them by the amount of pepper you add. If you want no heat, replace the jalapeno with 2 tablespoons of chopped green bell pepper.

SIMPLE SLOW COOKER PINTO BEANS AND HAM

Simple Slow Cooker Pinto Beans and Ham image

This is my simple version of pinto beans and ham. It's just a basic recipe with no frills. My husband always enjoys this version. Serve with cornbread.

Provided by Cindy

Categories Side Dish Beans and Peas Baked Bean Recipes

Time 9h15m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 8

Ingredients

14 cups water, divided
2 cups dried pinto beans
1 ham bone with meat
1 large red onion, chopped
2 teaspoons garlic, minced
1 teaspoon ham base (such as Better than Bouillon®)
1 dash hot pepper sauce (such as Tabasco®), or to taste
1 pinch salt and ground black pepper to taste

Steps:

Bring 8 cups water and pinto beans to a boil in a large pot. Remove pot from heat, cover, and let stand for 1 hour. Drain and rinse before using.
Transfer pinto beans to a slow cooker. Add ham bone, red onion, minced garlic, and ham base. Pour in remaining 6 cups of water, or enough to cover the beans.
Cool on Low until beans are tender, about 8 hours.
Remove the ham bone, shred meat, and add back to the beans. Discard the bone. Serve hot, seasoned with hot sauce, salt, and pepper.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 178 calories, Carbohydrate 32.4 g, Fat 0.7 g, Fiber 7.8 g, Protein 10.7 g, SaturatedFat 0.1 g, Sodium 184.4 mg, Sugar 2 g

SOUTHERN PINTO BEANS AND HAM HOCKS MADE IN THE CROCK POT

Southern Pinto Beans and Ham Hocks Made in the Crock Pot image

I made a ham, and there's nothing better with the ham bone than a pot of beans. I also added ham to the recipe with the ham hock. I love that you don't have to presoak your beans. Just throw them in the crock after you clean. Fast and easy delicious mean to serve over rice or just as is. Recipe courtesy of iheartrecipes.com.

Provided by AmyZoe

Categories Ham

Time 6h20m

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 8

Ingredients

3 cups dry pinto beans, sorted and washed
1 large ham hock
1 medium yellow onion, diced
1 tablespoon minced garlic
1 tablespoon mrs dash salt substitute or 2 teaspoons seasoning salt
1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper
7 cups water
chopped green onion (to garnish) (optional)

Steps:

After sorting and washing the beans, put them in the crock pot.
Add the onions, garlic, and ham hock.
Pour in the water, then sprinkle with the seasonings.
COver the crock pot and set on high for 6 hours.
Once the beans are done, serve them over rice.
Garnish with green onions.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 74.4, Fat 1, SaturatedFat 0.1, Sodium 168.4, Carbohydrate 14.4, Fiber 0.4, Sugar 0.8, Protein 5.8

Tips:

Soak the beans overnight: This will help to reduce the cooking time and make the beans more tender.
Use a slow cooker with a lid: This will help to keep the beans moist and prevent them from drying out.
Add the ham hocks to the slow cooker: The ham hocks will add flavor and richness to the beans.
Season the beans with salt, pepper, and garlic powder: You can also add other spices, such as cumin or chili powder, to taste.
Cook the beans on low for 8-10 hours: Or until the beans are tender and the ham hocks are fall-off-the-bone.
Serve the beans with cornbread, rice, or mashed potatoes: You can also add a side of collard greens or black-eyed peas.

Conclusion:

Southern pinto beans and ham hocks made in the crock pot is a delicious and easy-to-make dish that is perfect for a weeknight meal. The beans are tender and flavorful, and the ham hocks add a rich and smoky flavor. This dish is also very versatile, and you can easily add other ingredients, such as vegetables or sausage, to taste. So next time you're looking for a hearty and satisfying meal, give this recipe a try!