How To Cook Ham Beans In A Slow Cooker
Step 1 bring 8 cups water and pinto beans to a boil in a large pot.
How to cook ham beans in a slow cooker. Can use drained canned beans but i think dry turns out better slice or dice your onion. Instructions soak the beans in water the water should rise a few inches above the beans overnight. Place the beans in a colander and sort out any debris rinse beans and add to the slow cooker.
Remove pot from heat cover and let stand for 1 hour. Drain the lima beans and add them to the slow cooker insert. Put your ham hock in the center of your slow cooker.
If using dry beans put them in a bowl with 4 cups of water and leave them overnight to soak. Cover and cook on high for 6 7 hours without opening the lid during the cooking time. Wait to add the ham flavor packet.
Drain your soaked beans and pour those around your ham hock. Pour enough water into the slow cooker to cover the mixture by about 2 inches. Place beans in slow cooker and fill with water.
Add the ham onion carrots celery thyme pepper and chicken broth stir. Wait to add the ham flavor packet. Add 3 to 4 cups of fresh water just to cover the beans.
Cover and cook on high for 6 7 hours without opening the lid during the cooking time. Cover and cook the beans on high for 2 1 2 to 3 hours or until the lima beans are becoming tender. Set slow cooker to low.