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Thursday, May 21, 2015

••••SLOW COOKER RANCH BEANS••••

Slow Cooker Ranch Beans

These chuck wagon-style beans are simple enough to complement everything from barbecue to Mexican food, but they are equally delicious served on their own in a big bowl alongside a hunk of corn bread.

Ingredients

  • 1 pound dried pinto beans
  • 1/4 pound salt pork OR bacon
  • 5 cloves garlic, minced
  • Salt, to taste
  • Pepper, to taste
  • 1 tablespoon chili powder

Directions

  1. Place beans in a colander, rinse well, and remove any stones. 
  2. Pour beans into slow cooker and cover with water (about 6 cups). Add salt pork or bacon and garlic. Cook on low for 8 to 10 hours or until tender. Periodically check that the beans remain covered with water, and add additional hot water, if necessary, or if you would like extra bean broth.
  3. When beans are almost done, taste broth and season with salt and pepper. Stir in chili powder. Allow flavors to blend for an hour or so before serving.

Tips, Tricks, & Variations

As tempting as it may be, don't salt your beans until they're almost done cooking. Adding salt too soon can make them tough.


(Source: fivehearthome.com & photos also)


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