Pammy's Slow Cooker Beans

Name: Pammy's Slow Cooker Beans
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 8 h
Total time: 8 h 15 min
Yield: 10 servings
Cuisine: Soul Food, Southern Recipes
Ingredients: 1 tsp Black Pepper; 2 whole Dried Bay Leaves; 2 lb Dried Pinto Beans; 2 tsp Garlic Powder; 0.33 cup Olive Oil; 1 whole Onion; 0.5 tsp Onion Powder; 1 whole Smoked Turkey; 8 cups Water

Side Dish 🥗Dinner 🍽️Lunch 🥪 Soul Food 🇺🇸Southern Recipes 🇺🇸 High-Protein 💪Low-Carb Gluten-Free Halal 🕌Kosher ✡️Comfort-Food

Pammy's Slow Cooker Beans simmer pinto beans low and slow with onion, bay, and a smoked turkey leg, yielding rich, velvety beans with deep, smoky undertones. They’re hearty and comforting, ideal alongside rice or warm cornbread, or served as a satisfying main or side for casual dinners and weekend gatherings.

Prep15 mins
Cook8 hrs
Serves10
DifficultyEasy

1

Rinse and sort the beans; put them in a large bowl. Cover with cold water; soak the beans for 6 to 8 hours.
2

Drain and rinse the beans; transfer them to a slow cooker. Pour 8 cups water into the slow cooker; stir in the onion, garlic powder, bay leaves, black pepper, and onion powder. Set the turkey leg in the slow cooker; cover.
3

Cook on Low for 6 hours. Stir in the olive oil, add more water if the beans are starting to dry out; continue cooking until the beans are very tender, 2 hours more.