Slow Cooker Pinto Beans

Ingredients

For 8 servings

• •1 lb dried pinto beans, soaked overnight
• •1 lb Black Forest ham, cubed
• •1 medium onion, chopped
• •0.75 medium green bell pepper, diced
• •2 medium celery ribs, chopped
• •3 cloves garlic, chopped
• •1 c. à soupe dried oregano, or to taste
• •1 c. à soupe lard
• •1 c. à café ground cumin, or to taste
• •2 large bay leaves
• •5 tasse chicken broth, or as needed to cover

Method

1. 1.Place beans in a large bowl and cover with water. Allow to soak 8 hours to overnight. Drain.
2. 2.Gather all ingredients.
3. 3.Place soaked pinto beans in a slow cooker. Add ham, onion, bell pepper, celery, garlic, oregano, lard, cumin, and bay leaves. Pour in enough chicken broth to cover all ingredients.
4. 4.Pour in enough chicken broth to cover all ingredients.
5. 5.Cook on High until beans are very tender, 5 to 6 hours.