Table of ContentsHow to make southern style pinto beans and ham hocks in the Crock Pot.
Hey Friends! As a busy wife and mother , I’m usually strapped for time. During the busy week, I try to make meals that aren’t time consuming, and I do so by using my Crock Pot on some of those busy days. I absolutely love using my Crock Pot. I love the fact that I can practically just throw everything in the pot, and walk away. Like seriously, It doesn’t get much easier than that. I use my Crock Pot at least once a week. I make everything in it from Stews, Soups… Heck I’ve even made barbecue ribs in my crock pot!
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There’s not a whole lot of foods that I can’t make in my Crock Pot! In this post, I’m going to show you how I make Southern Style Pinto Beans with fork tender ham hocks!
This pinto bean recipe is super easy, and practically fool proof. You won’t need a lot of ingredients, and you don’t have to worry about being in the kitchen all day, because again- we’re using our crock pot.
I chose to use pinto beans because I always have them on hand. Why? Because In my area pinto beans are cheap! I can buy a 10 lb bag of dry pinto beans for less than $5. Other than the price, pinto beans are really good ( I personally like most beans).
I used ham hocks to flavor the beans. If you don’t have ham hocks, or don’t like them. Here are some substitutions
- Smoked Neck Bones
- Smoked Turkey : legs, necks wings
- Bacon Ends
I know some people are going to ask me if they can used smoked sausage, and you can – but I don’t recommend it. Why? Because we will be slow cooking the beans for a long period of time. When you cook smoked sausage for long periods, the sausage looses all of it’s flavor, and is extremely bland once the everything is cooked.
Again , this recipe is super easy. Even if you’re a beginner in the kitchen – you can pull this pinto bean recipe off. Below, I’m going to share step by step pictures on how I made my southern style pinto beans. If you have any questions, make sure to leave them down below.
Let’s Get Started!!
- The first thing that I did, was sort & wash the beans. Keep in mind that dry beans need to be sorted, and washed prior to cooking. Why sort them? Because occasionally you will have rotten ugly beans in your bag of beans along with pebbles.. ALWAYS sort your beans!
- I used 1 large smoked ham hock, 1 large yellow onion, and minced garlic
- After sorting & washing the beans, I put them in my Crock Pot. No need to soak the beans overnight, or hours before. Since the beans are being slow cooked, they will have plenty of time to soak in the Crock Pot. LOL…. No additional soaking is needed 🙂
- Next, I added in the diced onions and minced garlic
- Place the ham hock ( or substitute) in the Crock Pot, then pour in the water.
Tip: instead of using water you can use chicken broth, to add more flavor. I didn’t have any broth on hand, so I just used water. However, my beans still came out very flavorful!
- Sprinkle in some Mrs. Dash or seasoning salt and ground black pepper.
- Set the Crock Pot on HIGH and let it cook for 6 hours.
Once the beans were done, I served them over rice and served it along with sweet cornbread and a green beans!
I truly love making Crock Pot meals during my busy week. It helps free up a lot of my time. While dinner cooks, I tend to my other duties!
Let me know if you guys want more Crock Pot Recipes!
Here’s the recipe!
Southern Pinto Beans and Ham Hocks Made in the Crock Pot
Ingredients
- 3 cups dry pinto beans sorted and washed
- 1 large ham hock or substitute
- 1 medium sized yellow onion diced
- 1 tbsp minced garlic
- 1 tbsp Mrs. Dash OR 2 tsp Seasoning Salt
- 1/2 tsp ground black pepper
- 7 Cups Water
- * Chopped green onions for garnishing optional
Instructions
- After sorting and washing the beans, put them in the crock pot.
- Add in the onions, garlic, and ham hock ( or substitution).
- Pour in the water, then sprinkle in the seasonings.
- Cover the Crock Pot, then set in on high for 6 hours.
- Once the beans are done, serve them over rice.
- Garnish with green onions ( optional).
- Enjoy!
Rosie, I LOVE all your recipes! I try a different one at least once a week and they have ALL been delicious. My family loves you! This one looks fantastic. Cant wait to try it. Keep em coming! Many thanks!
Thank you for trying my recipes Stephanie!!!! XOXO
Thank You Rosie they were great! Bless you. Peace ya.
Glad that you liked the recipe!
Hello! I hadn’t tried cooking this dish since I was in my first apartment. I’m in my 30s now. I didn’t remember how lol. Thank you so much for the recipe. I’m vegan now so I substituted the ham hocks and onion for vegan broth. Tastes amazing!
Where Do I go to find all of your recipes and videos? I just simply fell in love with your ideas when I saw I did not have to soak pinto beans. All the rest is exactly how I cook mine. However, I do add a little bit of liquid smoke. I’m not sure how I will get your response but I’m looking forward to it. I’m sure all of the other recipes you have are amazing
Hi Amanda. You can search for the recipes that you need by using the search tool at the top of the blog. 😉
Rossie your dishes are amazing.i have become a excellent cook
Thanks Monike!! XOXO
Oh my osie i havent made this in over 15 years simply because I worked nights so today I decided to try it again but i needed help I forgot lol and found your recipe. It is cooking as I type. Thank you Debbie
Hi Debbie! Glad that you found my recipe!
Yum! This is definitely something I will have to make in my Crock Pot next week! Thanks for sharing.
WHAT? I don’t have to soak the beans if I’m cooking them in a crockpot??!? Oh the wasted years and missed opportunities! (sigh) Ok, I’m over it. But never again! Thanks for the tip, we love ham hocks and beans at our house, this will make it an easier recipe.
Yeah, I usually use my crockpot for bean dishes to avoid the soaking method LOL.
This ham hock I just wanted to know should I boil it before putting it in the crock pot
No. The ham hock will cook in the crock pot.
How much chicken broth/water should be used. And what size Crockpot?
Enough to cover the beans and ham hocks, and I used a 12 quart crock pot, but you can use whatever crock pot that you have.
Hi Rosie! I just put my pinto beans in the crock pot. I used chicken broth instead of the water like you said. I can’t wait to have them for dinner tomorrow. I’ll probably do your chicken and gravy recipe to go with it. I’m starting a notebook with all your recipes.
Hi Sheila! I hope you enjoyed the beans!!
Love the southern cooking .. going to try the smothered chicken . Thanks for sharing
Thank you! Stay tuned!
I would love more crockpot recipes. I love using it and would love new recipes.
I have more CrockPot recipes coming.
Yes, please add more crockpot recipes! I can’t wait to try this bean recipe but I’m sure it will be good.
I have more slow cooker recipes coming 😀
We love to cooking and these beans are so good I can’t wait to have them again.thank you.
Thanks so much for trying Jimmy!
Hello!
Can you use a frozen ham hock??
Yes you can.
Do you cook the ham hock before putting it in the slow cooker?
No, they are cooked in the slow cooker
Can this recipe be used for black eyed peas as well?
Yes it can. I actually have a black eyed peas recipe recipe available. It’s prepared in the slow cooker.
I am learing to cook so i use measuring cups and spoons. What measuring cup do i use to get 3 cups beans?
You would use (3) 1 cups
Hi rosie! I was wondering if I could follow this recipe by replacing the pinto beans with white beans? I moved away from home missing my mom’s white beans and wanted to make them for Christmas.
You sure can! XOXO
Can I leave ham hocks and pinto beans in crock.pot over night on low to eat next day.
Hi Connie! Does your slow cooker have a timer? If so absolutely. However, if it doesn’t I wouldn’t let it cook longer than 8 hours on low without checking on it.
Hi Rosie. Before I found this awesome recipe, I still soaked my beans over night. What modifications would I make so the beans don’t come out mushy? Thank you in advance and Merry Christmas!
Just cook the beans as directed then check firmness if it is done stop cooking, if they need more time, leave then on and check until desired consistency.
This is a great recipe. My beans always turn out too mushy. Followed your beans/water ratio along with cooking time and they were cooked to perfection. Also added two chopped jalapeño since we like them spicy. Can’t wait to try more of your yummy recipes
I’m glad that you liked my recipe! XOXO
Can I cook them on low for 8 hours? That is how long I’m away at work so I would not be able to cook them for 6 hours.
Sure. That should be fine 🙂
Well I just went ahead and made them today. I cooked them for 10 hours on low and OMG!! They were amazing! My kids could not get enough!
I’m glad that you all liked the recipe!!!
I soaked the beans already, can I still use the crockpot recipe?
sure can.
Thank you .
That is awesome. What would we substitute the ham hocks with?
Smoked turkey wings are a great substitution
Hi Rosie
Love you recipes, I live in TX, and the ham hocks I get are virtually meatless, and very expensive. Any ideas? I see people cooking with ham hocks that have a lot of meat.
I’m not familiar with the store in Texas, but I get meaty ham hocks from Winco’s Foods, or a local butcher.
Go to HEB, they have meaty Ham Hocks.
Hi Rosie! I can’t wait to try your recipe! like others, i’ve soaked by beans. Now I have a frozen ham hock! Do you think I can still use I it without ruining the recipe?
Hi Mary! You should be fine with the frozen ham hock.
This is my go to recipe. I double it, add a little extra garlic and sometimes use ham shanks instead of hocks because they yeild more meat. I don’t use Mrs. Dash so I substitute it with a little extra pepper and Lawry’s season salt and set my crockpot to low for 8-10 hours. The family eats it for dinner or to change it up we eat it for breakfast with a couple over easy eggs and sautéed diced onion and bell pepper.
Hi can I make this with a roast instead of a ham hock?
Ehh. It won’t taste the same.
I tried it anyway, lol it actually was good just a little bland.
This recipe is simple and very good. I cooked on low for 10 hours because I was away from my house and they came out fine. I will be making these again!
I have 4 pounds of regular neck bones what would be your suggestion on cooking it that way
Regular nec kbones can be cooked with this recipe.. I don’t recommend them in beans
Thank you! This is an excellent recipe for the working stiff who just needs to feed a wife and some kids. The ingredients are few and sensible, there’s no browning anything separately, and the beans need no soaking. Everything just goes straight into the crock pot and then time and temperature do their thing. I smoked a turkey for Thanksgiving with the neck jammed into the cavity. That neck and the wing tips were my ham hock substitute. I had half an onion in the fridge and half a bell pepper, so I diced those instead of the whole onion. I chopped four big cloves of fresh garlic instead of the minced stuff from a jar. Finally, instead of seasoning salt I used plain salt, pepper and paprika. I think these three basic ingredients do the job of many mixes well enough. The beans turned out fine. Soft, moist, and perfectly flavorful, not too smoky. Thanks again.
Thanks for trying my recipe!
I am making this rust. It is cooking now. I had a spiral ham for Christmas and had the bone with slot if meat left on it so I used that! My husband is a southern boy so he is looking forward to it! Thanks for the recipe, I will let you know how it goes!
Thank you so much for this recipe! I had bought some smoked ham hocks and split them with my mother. My plan was to make beans for the very first time. (I know. At 62, you would think…) As a true believer in all things slow cooker and easy, I found this recipe yesterday and made it today.
It was wonderful! The beans were done just right, not too mushy, and so tasty! I forgot to make rice or cornbread, but I will do that tomorrow and have leftovers while watching the football game.
Thanks again!
Hi Barbara! Glad that you found my recipe! I have a ton more slow cooker recipes coming, so stay tuned!
Making your beans today. Can’t wait to try them. I had no minced garlic so I added some garlic powder, we aren’t big on an over onion flavor so I opted for half and figure if hubby wants more flavor he can cut up extra onion on top once there done cooking. Also didn’t have a neck bone but had ham pieces for seasoning pack of meat I had bought. I’m hoping it will add enough flavor. Only had 5 cups of broth so I followed your lead and made up the other 2 cups with water. (I have a ninja 4 in 1 6 quart cooker. )
I’ll let you know how it turned out later this evening.
Thank you for this recipie! They tasted great! Best I’ve ever made. I was skeptical of the beans going in with no precooking. My cooker actually had them perfectly done about 1.5 hrs quicker. This tip took much of my frustration and hesitation of cooking beans away. Thank you again. I will be trying more of your recipes!
Thanks for trying my recipe Saundra!
I will try this recipe soon (hopefully this weekend). I usually make beans the old fashioned way, but want to try in the crockpot. I actually want to do more crockpot recipes, because the crockpot in my house has just been collecting dust, lol.
Dust it off, and put it to work! LOL
Great recipe!
Thank you!
Was looking for a good ham and bean crockpot recipe and saw this one. Currently in the crockpot as we speak. Did not have a ham hock, but did have spiral ham pieces that I bought at Walmart-live in Texas and as one reviewer posted the ham hocks available here are slightly bereft of meat. Looking forward to dinner tonight, as it has turned off windy and chilly here today. The hubs and I are originally from Georgia and really miss southern cooking. Crockpot is getting a workout after collecting dust for many years. Bon Apetit!!
Hi Jacquelyn! I hope you enjoyed the recipe!
To take alot of the gas off the beans, you can add one whole potato to the pot. Just remember to remove the potato and toss it away. It absorbs alot of what causes gas.
Thank you for the tip. My husband and I love beans, but they do not love us! Lol!
thank you for displaying your famous recipes. my cooking has improve 100% looking for more recipes.
Thank you for using my recipes! XOXO
I cannot wait to make these crockpot beans for Easter this year. I’m in Texas and bought a package of ham hocks at HEB.
Im sure the beans will be fantastic!!!
Hi Sherry! Enjoy, and don’t forget to make some cornbread as well! XOXO
I just made this and I have one word … YUM! I have never made flavorful pinto beans. They are always very bland. my husband always had to add a ton of salt, just so they had a taste. So glad I found your recipe. They are so delicious and so easy to make. Thank you for sharing! I cant wait to make more of your recipes.
YAY! Glad that you liked the recipe Brigitte!
This is great recipe with clear, thorough instructions. The beans came out delicious. Please share more crock pot recipes, thanks!
Thanks Luke! I have more crock pot recipes coming.
I told my daughter how delicious this recipe is. She was wondering if the beans would still have lots of flavor if you didn’t add meat? Or do you have a suggestion how to cook beans in the crock pot with out using meat ? I think she has white beans in her pantry.
Hi Brigitte. The smoked meat adds most of the flavor. If she doesn’t want meat, she can add more seasoning and etc.
Deeeeeelish!!!
Used this Recipe this morning, just had my second bowl. They are so good. I had never tried to make beans and hamhocks but have always loved them when others served them. This is going to become a staple in my house now. Thank you so much for sharing…….Ron.
Hi Ron! So glad that you like t6he recipe!
If using bacon ends and pieces, do you brown them first or just throw in the pot?
Hi Carol! I would brown them a bit first 🙂
Do i add anything to make the beans and juice a lil thick? Or will this happen on its own. I dont want watery juices.
Nope, follow the recipe provided, and it will thicken on it’s own 😉
Thank you for this recipe, I recently brought a digital slow cooker and I am enjoying the recipes for the slow cooker. Continue to post slow cooker recipes.
Rosie ! Honey I cooked my Pinto Beans with Cajun seasoned turkey and they were Goooooood Had Yellow Spanish Rice and BBQ BEEF RIBS and Southern Sweet CORNBREAD MUFFINS, For my dessert – Lemon Pound Cake homemade/ Whip cream and Strawberries for topping.
What is the taste difference in using pinto beans, vs. traditional red beans?
Rosie this recipe for the beans sounds so good, but I don’t have a crock pot can they cook slow on top of the stove? please let me know, I would love to make them
Absolutely! Just make sure to soak the beans prior to cooking 🙂
Could I add a can of fire roasted tomatoes and a jalepeno to make them charro beans ? The recipe sound delicious and easy ! Thank you
Hi Mel, I never tried that. But if you’d like to add it, I don’t see a problem 🙂
Can this recipe be frozen? Only making for one seems like a lot of food.
Hi Jordin. Yes, it can.
Help. I wanted more meat and less fat so I boiled extra ham hocks in advance and I got plenty of skin and bones in addition to the meat I wanted. Also I got a layer of hard fat that is going in the trash but what is the creamy pudding-like stuff under that? Should I be putting it back into or throwing it out of my ham hocks and beans? Somebody wise me up, please.
Bill
Hi Bill! It sounds like you bought fatty ham hocks. Try buying more meaty hocks. It has nothing to do with the cooking. Sorry.
How many servings does this recipe make? I have family of 8 so need to make sure there is enough for all with possible seconds
This should feed at least 12
You say wash the beans, do you mean rinse good??
Yes ma’am.
I made these beans tonight using chicken broth instead of water. I must say these were BOMB. Taste just like what I’m used to.
These beans were absolutely delicious. No need to add hot sauce or anything else! They were full of flavor. I used ham shanks which are meatier and talk about good. My family and I loved them. I have pinned more recipes and can’t wait to try them. Rosie, you rock!
Thanks Dri!
Delicious!!!
Thanks for the recipe! I got a request for beans with ham and this is the recipe I will be cooking. 🙂 I’ve noticed some recipes call for smoked ham hocks but it appears that you cook yours raw opposed to smoked/cooked. Any thoughts on why some call for smoked? Does the smoked flavor go away after cooking in the crockpot anyway?
I used smoked ham hocks. 🙂
These are the best beans I have ever had. Used the chicken broth method. It was my first time making ham hawk and beans and it was a huge hit! I run a daycare so I have a lot of picky eaters. All of them enjoyed this with some cornbread! Absolutely amazing! I will be searching for more recipes of yours to use! And the no soak part, definitely a HUGE bonus!
YAY!! Glad that you all liked the recipe!! XOXO
Hi Rosie! I’m new to southern cuisine and I used this recipe for my first time making pinto beans. My husband, Texas born and bred, said they were the best he had ever had!
Hi Gail! Glad that you, and your hubby liked the recipe!
OMG I made these today, first time ever cooking with dry beans or ever seeing a ham hock in real life. I can’t put into words how AMAZING these pinto beans taste!!! When my husband an I tried them from the slow cooker, we both said ‘okay we can just eat those for supper’ forget the hamburger steak & onions, fried potatoes & cornbread….okay well maybe not the cornbread!!!
I did a variation of this recipe and used a ham hock from a ham that I had smoked in a smoker cabinet using hickory for the flavor. The hock had a lot of meat left on it and a lot of the smoke flavor had seeped into it. It was TRULY amazing! And yes, the ham just comes off with a fork, very tender, very delicious!
This is a great recipe. I can tell by the ingredients if a recipe is good or not. BTW. I have a crockpot recipe for pulled pork to die for if you would like it. Let me know. My contribution for your collection. Thanks again for the great recipe.
Barb
I just want to let you know your recipes are awesome. I made the fried chicken, smothered turkey wings and smothered chicken. I love to cook and bake so that means I love try different things. By me having a typical country boy you know he loves this type of cooking. Thank u for all ur good recipes. I will try your pinto beans next…
Hello I don’t have 1 large large ham hock but I have 3 small ham hocks. Can I use all three?
Absolutely.
Wow! So delicious! I’m not very experienced in cooking dry beans, but this recipe is so easy and very good! My entire family raved about them! This will be my go to recipe from now on! Thanks for sharing!
Hello Rosie. I was looking for a slow cooker recipe on cooking pinto beans and ham hock. I saw the website iHeartRecipes on the google search engine and clicked on it. This will be my first time cooking pinto beans in a slow cooker and using the slow cooker. My boyfriend and I works the night shift so I need to start using my slow cooker because we sleep doing the day. I enjoyed your southern cornbread video. It was very good. I see that you use different ingredients in your cornbread. I might try it. I usually use self-rising yellow cornmeal, buttermilk, eggs, a little flour, a little white sugar, vegetable oil and a little butter. Also, I already subscribed. Have a blessed evening. Freda H. Flowers, Camden, Arkansas
Thanks for coming by Freda!
This recipe takes me back to my childhood! It was one of our staple meals. My Mamaw called them soup beans and we usually had them with fried potatoes, greens, and cornbread. Sometimes she’d make “bean cakes” (like savory pancakes) with the leftovers. I wasn’t crazy about beans as a kid, but I loved those bean cakes! Now I love pinto beans too and the Crock-Pot makes them a lot easier! Thanks for the great recipes!
I made these yesterday and my husband and I both agreed that these were the BEST pinto beans I’ve ever cooked, and I have tried LOTS of recipes over the years. This is now my go-to recipe for pinto beans!! Thank you for sharing it!!
Can I put fresh string beans in here to to get them smoked n flavored at same time???
I don ‘t recommend it. Maybe serve it on the side?
After making many, many pots of beans over many, many years I finally made a perfect batch! This couldn’t have been easier, and dinner was delicious! Thanks for posting.
I simply can not tell you how much I love this recipe. I was just looking for something different and found something I will never change again. This is the best pinto bean and ham hock recipe, I have ever made.
Thank you,
Can I put 2 hocks?
Would it make a difference?
Hi Michelle!You sure can hunny!
Can I use any kind of beans I have on hand? I always use smoked ham shanks in my bean receipes, easier to clean and more meat.
Hi Fred! Yes, you can use a different bean 🙂
M’am this crockpot pinto beans recipe is the G.O.A.T.!!! I made mine with turkey tails instead of hocks and it was sooooooooo good! Thank you so much.
Hey Rosie, hope all is well with you and your family. I’m so glad you posted the Pinto Beans and Ham Hock recipe. Haven’t cooked them in a long while. I will definitely be pullin’ out that crock pot! While having to stay in more right now, what better way to use your time than to cook! Keep the crock pot recipes coming. Thank you! Take care and stay safe.
This is a fantastic recipe if you remember one thing – check your slow cooker often. Every slow cooker is different, and my Ninja slow cooker, for example, had the beans nearly overdone at 4.5 hours. So glad I checked. My only advice is, after the 3.5 hour mark, check AT LEAST every 30 minutes, or better, every 15 minutes, for the best, most desired result. After you learn your slow cooker a time or two, you will know exactly what is best for your situation.
Excellent advice! Thanks so much for trying my recipe!
Oh good grief, this is so good and so simple! The photo caught my eye, what a great looking dish. I love my crock pot as well, such a great way to cook. Thank you for sharing your recipe with us, really tasty!
OMG My boyfriend wanted some Pinto Beans I have never made them so i searched the internet and came across your recipe, and Thank God i did. I followed your recipe to the T and instead of ham hock I used a smoked turkey wing in my crock pot and they are absolutely delicious. Please share more crock pot recipes.
More crock pot recipes on the way XOXO
Hi Rosie! I forgot that I didn’t have to soak my beans overnight for this recipe, but I already did. Will they turn out the same? I’m using ham hocks as well.
You should be fine hun.
Thanks for the recipe. The green onion on top added just the right touch.
This recipe is amazing. Me and my husband loves it.
So simple that I wasn’t expecting much. Why are these so good? Thanks for the great, easy peasy recipe!
I have this in the crock pot right now. I appreciate the simple recipe! I am using the ham bone and hock left over from our Thanksgiving ham. I’ve never made this before, but it is a favorite dish of my husbands. It seems like a lot of water, but I’m assuming the beans soak that up as they cook? I’ll report back after it’s done this afternoon. Here’s hoping I didn’t mess it up LOL, although I’m hoping not because I followed the recipe as closely as possible!
Hi Rosie, love your recipes. Yes, please continue to send more crockpot recipes, thanks!
I love this recipe; it’s perfect! It’s the only recipe for pinto beans I use since I’ve tried it.
Made this today. Followed recipe. Talk about delicious and flavorful. Will make again and again. Husband said they were the best beans I ever made. Thanks for a great recipe!!
Thanks for trying my recipe! XOXO
Thx- delish!
I look forward to your recipes. I have made many of them and have never been disappointed.
Hi. Do you cook your beans for exactly 6 hours on low. Does that make them mushy? In addition, should we drain the juice off at the end.
Thanks
Hello! I cook the beans as mentioned in the directions. I don’t drain anything 🙂
Your pinto beans and ham hocks was probably the best I ever had.
Thank you!!
Can’t wait to make this for Sunday dinner! But can I use ham shank (meatier) instead of hocks?
Hi Valerie. Yes, you can.
Hi Rosie just wanted to follow up with a post after trying this recipe and I will simply say “it makes you wanna slap your momma!” I served it with sweet southern corn muffins and rice. I will be making this again and again and again! Thank you so much!! XXX
Just like Grandma used to make! And, I, too, love a no-soak method. So glad I found this.
I’m a midwestern transplant in Northern Maine in sub-zero temperatures. I was craving beans and I know this warms up the family faster than anything. Thanks, Rosie!
Thanks for stopping by Jan! XOXO
Hi Rosie. I made this recipe for the first time yesterday so my husband could take a side dish to his Bible study potluck. WOW are these beans delicious! The men really loved this dish. I used chicken broth in the batch that I made. Can I double this recipe and still get the same great results? ‘will be making a pot just for us very soon 🙂 Thank you!
Hi Lynn! SO glad that you love the recipe. You certainly can double the recipe.
Was delicious
Hey Rosie ,
I love all of your recipes, especially your bake stuffed chicken wings and my hubby likes your pinto beans recipes , keep those recipes coming.
Next month is the 4th of July , 2023
know you have something good coming can’t wait.
I started me another recipes with only Iheartrecipes.
Thank You so much Gracie Souder check in from Griffin , Ga.
Hi Gracie! Thanks so much for coming by, and trying my recipes! XOXO
I love this recipe. Today I will be making it again. So easy.
Rosie your recipes are AWESOME!!! And so easy to use. Thank you for sharing!!!
Thanks so much Jennifer!
I’m cooking the pinto beans today, they sound delicious! I would love all your recipes.
Yes! I made this and ohhh girl. I felt like the big Mama of the family. Lol. Everyone from my kids to my in-laws was complimenting me on how good it taste and what did I do to get it to taste like I was an old soul making it! You know I was all smile. I went to visit my in-laws and the first thing my father in law said. You put your foot in them beans. So, you know it was on point. Thank you for sharing. You helped to get me some momma points. Lol. God bless and please keep sharing!
You go girl!!
Family was super happy with the beans!! So simple to make but the flavors are so amazing. I was not able to find chicken stock in my pantry so used some of the tomato/chicken bouillon that I have for Spanish rice.
Banging like everything else
This might be a dumb question. But what is sorting and washing the beans mean? I assume just running them under water but what’s sorting? Are some bad? If so how do you tell. I’ve eaten this several times but my family members made it. This is my 1st attempt and yours looks amazing!
Sometimes dry beans include rocks, rotted dry beans, and etc. You will need to remove those, then rinse the beans under water.
I used your recipe and use chicken bone broth, split smoked ham hock, and let cook.
Unfortunately my great grandmother has gone to the Lord’s house and my wife wasn’t raised to enjoy the good foods so I’ve been looking for recipes from the days of old and this is it, I will continue looking for your recipes and printing them so my grandkids and soon to be great grandkid the the way foods where ment to be made, Thank you for the memories, James D
This looks delish!!! Prepping as I’m writing this!!
I went by your recipe just added a few other things. I’m from Louisiana and I’m making some now. I added some beef soup mix Cajun seasoning pinto beans seasoning also sauteed some holy Trinity and some bacon. My house smells so good.
I love pinto bean recipes please continue to share your recipes I am 77 years old and your cooking reminds me of home back in the day ( smile)!
Sounds delicious. I’d like to use two smoked ham hocks and am wondering if I should use less salt. I know some hams are more salty than others.
Yes, be sure to taste before adding any salt.
This was delicious! Thank you for sharing it. My husband went on and on about how much he enjoyed it. We ate on rice with fresh tomatoes and avocado sprinkled on the top, and I also made some little fry bread from defrosted Rhode’s rolls on the side.
Easy and so good!
Delicious!!
Hi, I cooked the crockpot pinto beans with smoked turkey drumstick, it was delicious. I will be trying your crockpot mac and cheese next. I’ve had a crockpot for years and never used it much. I’m going to get my family and friends to start cooking your crockpot recipes! Thank you, JC
Delicious!!! I used the broth instead of water but that’s just because I had it.
Thank you for this recipe. I was a little unsure about the seasonings and use a small pork hock which I remove when it is tender, and prepare without the fat covering. I also always
soak the dry beans in water overnight before using them.
Your recipe is delicious, and I also always bake cornbread to go with the beans. YUM
Will be making these real soon! Please do more crockpot recipes.
These beans look so delicious just like my mama use to make. I haven’t made them yet but I will.
This sounds great! Do you offer nutritional value with your recipes?
Hi Debbie! I rarely offer the nutrition value. Sorry.
This recipe is absolutely perfect. I didn’t think I liked pinto beans, but I made them because my husband does. 30 years, it’s the 1st time I decided to cook vs. a can of chili. Well…the best. I ate until I thought I was going to pass out, and he was absolutely pleased. Now, I am trying the recipe for smoked turkey.
Oh wow!! SO glad that you liked my recipe Susan! XOXO
Going to try this asap.. sounds great and easy and delicious thank you!!
Rosie,
I love your recipes. You put the soul in soul food girl!
You can take the girl out of the south but you can’t take the south out of the girl!
Best soul food EVER!
Rosie,
I love your recipes. You put the soul in soul food girl!
You can take the girl out of the south but you can’t take the south out of the girl!
Best soul food EVER!
Five stars!
Thank you so much!! My grandparents were from the South. I was taught well, LOL!
Going to try it on the weekend…sounds great on a cool fall day here in NJ. My mom who was German/French/ Irish always made it with Lima Beans(no crock pot in those days) lol. Thanks.
If you cook on low, how long please
Low for 8 hours should work.
Absolutely delicious! Made this yesterday! Love ❤️
I made this last night and it was delicious! My husband and daughter both loved it too! I did soak my beans overnight but it didn’t change the taste at all. Definitely going to keep this recipe and will be making it again! Thank you!
I have a question. Do I stir everything together, before putting lid on? Thank you for your recipes!
Sure! Give everything a nice stir.
I just put thus in the crock pot. Smells good already!
Love the recipe,!
Thanks
1st, I didn’t think I like pinto beans; wrong! I tried this recipe because my husband loves beans & smoked meat. I made this ~2 months ago, loved it! Making it again tonight.
I tried out this recipe today. Everyone loved it. Thank you for such an easy to follow, quick prep tasty meal. This was my first recipe from this site, but I will be back.
Thanks for sharing your culinary heritage with us, Rosie. Ham hocks and pinto beans got me through college with solid nutrition and flavor that keeps you coming back for more. That was 50 years ago, and I still love this inexpensive and easy dish as much as ever. Back then, two huge, meaty, smoked ham hocks cost less than a dollar.
Rosie Absolutely love this! I’m going to use your same recipe with great northern beans too!
Best Pinto beans I’ve have had! I use the recipe for other dried beans/dried black eye peas
This is a great recipe and my family loves it!
I used a honey baked ham bone!
Thanks for trying my recipe! XOXO
I made these beans and having been a southern born and raised guy, this was better than when my grandmother use to make ‘em!!! It’s the first time I’ve never soaked my beans overnight and was really surprised to see how great my beans turned out, Gonna try the greens recipe next.
Hi James! So glad that you loved my recipe! Thanks for giving it a try!
Absolutely loved this recipe. I did not make the rice. Saves me a few calories I made cornbread with cracklin’s. Added a cold glass of buttermilk it was absolutely wonderful. Plus I had leftover cornbread and buttermilk, diced up a few onions to throw in there we refer to this as Georgia ice cream. You just can’t beat it.
Sounds like a delicious combo. Thanks so muchfor trying my recipe!