A single food can be the springboard for an entire supper, and few ingredients have as much to offer as the humble bean. Pinto beans in particular are appealing because they have a creamy texture and mild flavor, are widely available, and dirt cheap. Making Slow Cooker Pinto Beans is the start of a multitude of soups, salads, plates of hearty rice and beans, and of course, tacos and tostadas.
The Crock Pot Makes Cooking Beans Easy
While a sturdy pot set on the stovetop cooks beans just beautifully, the slow cooker allows you to do the job without minding the store, so to speak. It’s become a matter of course in our house to get the crock pot going with a pound of beans on Monday morning to use in meals throughout the week. While I’ve tinkered around with different techniques, nothing has been as successful as the bare bones approach by Mexican food aficianado Deborah Schneider in her book The Mexican Slow Cooker
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To Soak or Not to Soak Pinto Beans
The beans aren’t soaked in advance in this recipe. I get consistent and creamy results every time using this method. Everything goes into the slow cooker all at once and the five-ingredient recipe calls for nothing more exotic than crushed red pepper. It really doesn’t get any easier than that. And the result?
One delicious pot of crock pot pinto beans. They were so good, in fact, that the first time I made them my daughter, Rosie did up a bowl for her after school snack (what could be more warm and nourishing!). She didn’t even mind that those same beans were the centerpiece of our meal just a few hours later.
How Long to Cook Pinto Beans in the Slow Cooker?
The cooking time for crock pot beans can vary depending on the age of the beans. Older beans tend to take longer to cook (and it’s pretty tough to know how long your beans have been sitting on a supermarket shelf). The best bet is to cook them until they are plump and tender, but not mushy. Un-soaked pinto beans typically take between 7 and 9 hours on the “low” setting. If you want to speed things up, use the “high” setting and they will be done closer to 4 hours.
Variations for Slow Cooker Pinto Beans Recipe
The recipe as written is quite simple, but there are a number of ways you can adjust the recipe to suit your mood. Here are a few ideas:
- Make them smoky by adding a few slices of bacon, a ham hock, or a smoked turkey leg at the beginning of cooking.
- Keep them entirely vegetarian, but start the pot off with chopped onion and peppers before adding the beans and water.
- Tinker with the spices, adding a few teaspoons of cumin, chili powder, or paprika.
How to Use Slow Cooker Pinto Beans
There are endless possibilities for for making meals using a pot of slow cooker beans. Here are a handful to get you started:
- Build tostadas on a base of corn tortillas crisped in a pan with a slick of oil or toasted in a 400 degree oven. Then, top with pintos, salsa, a chopped cabbage salad, and crumbled cotija cheese.
- Make chile-topped sweet potatoes. Delicious and healthy.
- Make simple breakfast huevos rancheros (which are perfectly acceptable for lunch or dinner, too).
- Spoon warm beans into a lunchbox thermos, top with salsa and cheese. Pack a stack of tortilla chips on the side.
- Make a simple soup. You can swap pinto beans in for the black beans using this recipe.
If you like Slow Cooker Pinto Beans, check out:
Easy Instant Pot Black Beans
Printable guide on slow cooking six beans and legumes
Simple Pot of Black Beans (stove top)
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Slow Cooker Pinto Beans
Ingredients
- 1 pound dried pinto beans (2 1/2 cups), rinsed, picked over for tiny stones
- 7 1/2 cups water
- 1 teaspoon crushed red pepper
- 2 teaspoons salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
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Put the beans, water, crushed red pepper, salt, and black pepper into the slow cooker and stir. Cover and cook on low until the beans are tender but not falling apart (7 to 9 hours). The time will vary depending on the size and age of the beans. Once cooked, turn off the slow cooker. If you leave the beans in the slow cooker for a while, they will continue to absorb the liquid as they cool, making them more tender and creamy.
Recipe Notes
Adapted from The Mexican Slow Cooker by Deborah Schneider
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Comments
02.11.2013 at8:20 AM #
Jill Castle
I’m making these Katie!
02.11.2013 at8:20 AM #
Katie Morford
Oh good…they were a hit around here.
02.11.2013 at8:20 AM #
Kevin H.
If using ham hocks, when should they be added? And should I soak the ham hocks in separate water before adding?
02.11.2013 at8:35 AM #
Pamela
Great tip about the slow cooker and not having to soak the beans~~will do this soon!
thanks again!
02.12.2013 at10:53 AM #
Robin
Perfect. I love to keep a container of them in the fridge all week–for breakfast, lunch, or dinner. Great emergency food that can be dressed up or served simply. The slow cooker sure provides time for other kitchen projects!
02.12.2013 at10:53 AM #
Katie Morford
Hi Robin, What are some of your favorite resources for slow cooker recipes?
02.13.2013 at11:43 AM #
kim brady
I LOVE beans in the slow cooker- you just can’t mess them up! My usual is black beans and I like to add a cinnamon stick or a couple star anise(the smell is wonderful) as well as a piece of Kombu to soften and thicken the broth. I will have to try the refried version I have been making the leftovers into soup. Do you boil the water before you add it to the crock pot because I heard this will cook them quicker but I wonder about them splitting? Also I was told to add the salt at the end because it hardens the beans… true or not. Thanks Katie, as usual a post that will widen my cooking repertoire!
02.13.2013 at11:43 AM #
Katie Morford
I think pre-boiling may split them but I’m not sure. I too usually salt at the end but they are delicious done this way as well
02.13.2013 at1:37 PM #
Lori
We are expecting colder weather this weekend and I will do these and homemade wheat flour tortillas. Yum–can’t wait!
02.13.2013 at1:37 PM #
Katie Morford
Perfect cold-weather-weekend meal. Hope you like it!
08.15.2013 at10:36 AM #
Amy H
I love beans in the crockpot, and as a (mostly) vegetarian, I love that you don’t have a ham hock in yours! I add a little bit of Mexican oregano, a little bit of epazote, a chopped onion and some smashed garlic cloves to mine; I’ll have to try the red pepper. Love your site!
08.15.2013 at10:36 AM #
Tee
I made these today and they are delicious! Thank you!!
09.02.2013 at2:32 PM #
vanessa gallagher
thank you for this easy, delicious recipe! i have a very picky 3 year old who loved these beans. i’ve made them twice now, thank you!
09.07.2013 at5:36 PM #
Becky
Gotta be honest – I didn’t think this would work! I’ve soaked beans, boiled, simmered, you name it…..and they’ve never come out “right”. But, I figured I’d try it, what the heck. Sure enough, the most simple, no effort required recipe produced the creamiest and most delicious beans. I never would’ve known they had been dried! I added some bacon ends to them for some smokey flavor – this will be a recipe I use again and again!
09.07.2013 at5:36 PM #
Katie Morford
Thanks Becky. I sort of felt the same way when I was making these. Love the idea of a little bacon.
09.07.2013 at5:36 PM #
Gail F
Yum! These turned out great and will be perfect for my spinach and beans tonight!
I added about 2/3 jar of salsa as well for just a bit more flavor. It cooked right in so you don’t know there was salsa, but the flavor is great!
10.28.2013 at10:22 AM #
Jessica
I’m attempting this recipe right now! I’ll let you know how it turns out!
12.14.2013 at12:53 AM #
Tom in CA
Superb. Cooked to instructions in crock pot but with only 1/4 the red pepper flakes suggested and added half of salt at beginning and the other half toward end of cooking. Truly superb.
I too have cooked dried pinto beans in crock pot with chopped onions, garlic, bacon drippings, etc. – numerous ways and though all were very good these were the simplest and the best
12.14.2013 at12:53 AM #
Katie Morford
Great to hear. It’s a reminder that sometimes the simplest is the best!
10.27.2014 at2:08 PM #
Big Bad John
This is exactly what I’ve been looking for. I’ll be making it this week. Thank you.
10.27.2014 at2:08 PM #
Katie Morford
Terrific!
10.27.2014 at2:08 PM #
Katie Morford
Great! Hope you like them.
12.19.2014 at4:39 PM #
Gracie
Can I double the recipe and if so, how long should the cooking time be? Thank you.
12.19.2014 at4:39 PM #
Katie Morford
I would imagine doubling would work just fine, as long as you have a roomy crock pot. The cooking time should be the same.
12.19.2014 at4:41 PM #
Gracie
Would the beans be good if I double the recipe, and how long should they be cooked?
09.13.2015 at8:19 PM #
Sophie
Will this work well with other types of beans?
Do you have other other beans recipes you could share in addition to this one, that you really liked? I’m not really a beans person but for the great benefits I read about, liver being one of them, I am going to try eating some everyday but need recipes that will keep me motivated.
Thanks!
09.27.2015 at6:27 PM #
Susan
I have cooked beans in the crock pot for years. I will put ham or ham bone in them and cook them 24 hrs. They are not overdone and there is no gas associated with them.
09.27.2015 at6:27 PM #
Katie Morford
Love the idea of a ham bone in there!
11.13.2015 at6:36 PM #
stacy
We just had the beans tonight for dinner. What an easy recipe and we both liked how the beans had a subtle “kick” to them. I added just a tiny amount of real maple syrup to them,too. Thanks for sharing this recipe.
11.13.2015 at6:36 PM #
Katie Morford
So glad it worked for you. I love that little “kick” too…probably a great balance with that touch of maple syrup. Thanks for chiming in.
01.18.2016 at2:28 PM #
R Smith
Easy recipe I add water, salt and a,couple of tablespoons of sugar the MOST DELIOCIOU BEANS,EVER
01.18.2016 at2:28 PM #
Katie Morford
I’ll have to try your spin on things. This is a favorite in our house too. Just used the same method on a pound of lima beans. Delicious, too.
01.23.2016 at3:00 PM #
angelitacarmelita
I love, LOVE beans, and I found your recipe a fews years ago and am sorry that I’m only commenting now. I live in VA, and we have approx. 30 inches of snow on the ground today. I thought to myself “what sounds good?” and your recipe came to mind immediately. I absolutely love yours over literally any other simple bean recipe I’ve ever used. No presoak, it takes the salt early so they are perfectly seasoned, and its literally the best and easiest method I’ve ever seen or used. I’ve made them as written and now tweak them a little, I add the beans, salt, a chopped small onion, chopped jalapeno (in place of the red pepper flakes), and some fresh cilantro. So good with some cornbread and exactly what I’m having all day tomorrow! Some seriously good beans, thanks to Deborah for the recipe and to you Katie for sharing it with us!
01.23.2016 at3:00 PM #
Katie Morford
So glad this came in handy when you were snowed in. I like your recipe tweaks. Thanks for sharing. Stay warm!
03.13.2016 at8:24 PM #
Jamie
These are so delicious. I never thought I would love to eat beans but I love these, and they could not be simpler (or cheaper). We make them all the time, we freeze leftovers, and it has led to some seriously good healthful and cheap meals in this house. Thank you VERY much!
03.13.2016 at8:24 PM #
Katie Morford
You are so welcome. I think beans as one of the true superfoods, and so economical, too. Thanks for sharing.
07.28.2016 at12:53 PM #
Mandi
I’ve used this recipe several times. I like to make carnitas in the crock pot too. I separate and freeze them as well as homemade salsa. These beans pare perfectly with my carnitas. Thanks to you I always have a side for my emergency carnitas. And I never buy canned beans now. I have a small crock pot and since I freeze them I don’t want them turning mushy come time to defrost and reheat so after a few times with this recipe I’ve learned in my small crock pot 6hrs gets them right where I want them. It’s so nice knowing anytime I need beans I have them. Once I take out the last bag, I start the crockpot with more. And it’s lovely not having to heat up the house. Especially in this Texas heat living in an RV that can barely stay cool anyways. Love them and how versital they are.
11.13.2016 at9:56 PM #
Idi
Tried this tonight and it worked out perfect. Thanks!
11.13.2016 at9:56 PM #
Katie Morford
Oh good! You are welcome.
03.12.2017 at8:17 AM #
Judy
Thx I just made them. Added broth from my cooked chuck roast and what flavor!
03.12.2017 at8:17 AM #
Katie Morford
Brilliant addition. I bet they were delicious.
04.10.2017 at10:47 AM #
Lawrence Sutherland
Making them now. Soaked the beans overnight, then added 2 cups mushroom broth, 6 cups water, a chopped onion, orange bell pepper, squirt of Serrano pepper sauce, diced garlic, dash of cayenne pepper, 1/2 tsp oregano and 1/4 lb cubed ham.
04.10.2017 at10:47 AM #
Lawrence Sutherland
Plus all the recipe ingedients, of course 😉
04.10.2017 at10:47 AM #
Katie Morford
Sounds delicious! Love the idea of mushroom broth in there. Thanks for sharing.
04.29.2017 at12:15 PM #
Isabella darlene figueroa
These were the best pinto beans I have ever made, I am widow mom of 3 kids and love to cook meals in my slow cooker, my kids and I truly enjoyed the flavor and texture of them, we made burritos, and tacos out of them and it was so delicious. The best part just prepare them as instructed, turn your crock pot on low, set the timer for 6.5 hrs, which is all it took for mine to be soft and tender, and leave for the day.
Thank you for sharing and God bless!
04.29.2017 at12:15 PM #
Katie Morford
Aw…so glad you like them!
04.29.2017 at12:23 PM #
Isabella darlene figueroa
I just subscribed, will be trying out many of your dinner recipes. I will be sure to comment on them.
Isabella 🙏🕇🤗⚘
06.10.2017 at7:37 PM #
Deb
I love to cook mine with pork jowl bacon smoked it is so good put in cockpot all-night like to put vinegar and ketchup in mine when done
06.10.2017 at7:37 PM #
Katie Morford
That sounds delicious!
07.08.2017 at7:10 AM #
Priscilla
Last night, after rinsing and checking 2 pounds of dried pintos, I put them in the Crock-Pot with all the ingredients except for the crushed red pepper, added about 1 1/2 cups of leftover ham from the freezer, set it to cook for 10 hrs on low, and went to bed. This morning my husband had a bowl of hot, delicious beans. How easy is that!! For lunch we’ll have hot cornbread and tomorrow I’ll serve beans with Crock-Pot Enchilada Casserole and Mexican rice. If we get tired of beans before they’re gone I’ll just put them in a Ziploc bag and freeze for later. Wow! Life doesn’t get any better than this! Three, maybe more, great meals for one night of cooking while I sleep! Thank you for this great way to cook dried beans!
07.11.2017 at8:52 PM #
Toni
Simply delicious. I have never been able to make a decent pot of beans. When I saw the simplicity of the recipe I thought I’d give it a try. I followed the recipe exactly, starting the beans before I went to bed. I woke up to perfectly cooked and perfectly seasoned beans. This is definitely going to be a staple recipe for me! Thank you for this simple and delicious recipe.
07.11.2017 at8:52 PM #
Katie Morford
So glad you liked it Toni!
07.19.2017 at10:14 AM #
Erin
Your recipe has been a staple in our househould for the past few years, but I’ve never taken the time to comment.
Thank you, thank you, thank you for posting this recipe! I use the same ingredients with both black and pinto bean batches and they come out perfectly every single time! (In fact, I’ve got a batch in the slow cooker right now!)
Your cheap and delicious — and versatile! — beans have allowed us to scrimp and save on groceries in order to have enough money to visit family in Ireland twice in two years; AND I’ve shared the recipe with all of my high school students, many of whom come from lower income families. Quite a few parents/guardians have thanked me for giving their kids your recipe!
Thanks again for sharing your expertise! 🙂
07.19.2017 at10:14 AM #
Katie Morford
I think that comment ranks right up there with the top five ever. Thank you for taking the time and for sharing the recipe. It’s such a great skill for anyone to know how to cook beans and especially great for teens who are just starting out. Most appreciated. x, Katie
09.18.2017 at11:26 PM #
Luke Allen Wylde
I’ve have made this recipe for my wife well over ten times. She’s from Southern California and I’m from Arizona so we both regularly crave Mexican food. My only additions to this super simple cook up are two teaspoons ground cumin and a couple bay leaves.
Thanks for this and happy cooking!
09.18.2017 at11:26 PM #
Katie Morford
Sounds like great additions. Glad you like the beans!
09.22.2017 at4:04 PM #
Debra Sittig
Trying them right now. I always have problems making beans. I rinse, soak..follow directions and they never turn out quite right. Will let you know-how they turn out! Thanks!
09.22.2017 at4:04 PM #
Katie Morford
Good luck!
10.12.2017 at11:59 AM #
Joe
Making these beans today and going to add barbecued Santa Maria Style Tri-Tip, diced sweet onions, diced anaheim chilis, cilantro, couple of bay leaves and 2 teaspoons ground cumin.
Mexican girlfriend will be all over these tonight.
Thank you Katie.
10.12.2017 at11:59 AM #
Katie Morford
That all sounds delicious.
10.13.2017 at10:14 AM #
Mandy
Was looking for a way to cook beans the cheapest way so I can freeze them for different quick meals. I like to make soups and rice dishes and casseroles. I can take out of the freezer only what I want portion wise 😊
10.13.2017 at10:14 AM #
Katie Morford
So smart to freeze. I throw my extra beans in the freezer all the time and it’s so nice to have on hand.
11.07.2017 at5:23 AM #
denise mccleese
I just put a pot of these pinto beans on thank you I love cooking in the Crock-Pot I decreased the portions because now instead of cooking for 7 people I’m just cooking for my husband and myself. Been waiting 34 years for this.
11.07.2017 at5:23 AM #
Katie Morford
Enjoy the peace and quiet 🙂
11.28.2017 at3:27 PM #
BIGFAMBAM
Came out perfect ! I love this, it’s a wonderful starter for many other variations. Or served as is ! I love the left over juice.
12.03.2017 at7:15 AM #
Doug Weaver
This is an easy recipe and I will try it in the next couple days. My mom always made some type of dried beans and I loved them.
Thanks for this recipe.
12.24.2017 at4:36 PM #
Teri
Hi! I just wanted to share with you how grateful my family and I are to you. I tried this recipe for the first time a couple years ago and now it is the only way we cook pintos in this house. It’s Christmas Eve and I had not even thought about having pintos as part of our meal but my husband insisted I do this recipe tonight for tomorrow. THANK YOU SO MUCH for sharing with so many people! We love, love, love these and will never cook them any other way again!! MERRY CHRISTMAS TO YOU AND YOURS AND A MOST WONDERFUL NEW YEAR! GOD BLESS!
12.24.2017 at4:36 PM #
Katie Morford
You are so sweet to take the time to leave that comment. Hope you had a wonderful Christmas.
01.05.2018 at3:33 PM #
Tristah
I don’t mind onion and garlic flavor but I don’t care to bite into them … do you think there would be enough flavor if I left the garlic whole and the onion whole to scoop out when it’s done cooking? Also I seen someone comment about using brother for part of it rather than all water … what is your thoughts on that? I can’t wait to try it!!!
01.05.2018 at3:33 PM #
Katie Morford
Hi Tristah,
Yes, you can leave the garlic cloves whole and maybe cut the onion in half. And yes to cooking in some or all broth, as long as the broth is low sodium and tastes good. Hope you enjoy!
01.15.2018 at2:20 PM #
Tara Scyoc
I am going to try this. We don’t eat a lot bean but it is worth a shot since I was given the beans. What do you suggest to dress them up after cooking?
01.15.2018 at2:20 PM #
Amy B
I’m planning on making greens and “fried” corn bread with mine, and probably going to put some ham or bacon in with the beans. 🙂
01.15.2018 at2:20 PM #
Katie Morford
The possibilities are endless. Most often I just pair them with brown rice and any number of accompaniments: a squeeze of lime, chopped cilantro, salsa, avocado. They are great smashed onto a tortilla with a fried egg and salsa and a bit of cheese.
01.29.2018 at10:58 AM #
Ann Bartz
Hi Katie,
First I want to thank you so much for posting your recipe for Coastal Kale Salad – I’m a New Seasons customer myself and have now made your recipe quite a few times and loved it every time. I’m making these beans today knowing they’ll be good since it’s your recipe. I’m using just one cup of beans and put them in three cups of chicken broth – but it’s not low-sodium and now I’m thinking of taking out half the broth and using water instead after seeing your reply to Tristah. If you don’t add salt, doesn’t regular broth (rather than low-sodium) work out okay?
01.29.2018 at10:58 AM #
Katie Morford
Hi Anne,
I imagine if you are using regular broth as your liquid rather than water, you can skip the salt. You can always add salt at the end, if need be.
Glad you like to kale salad!
Katie
02.21.2018 at6:21 AM #
yunah
i finally got a slow cooker ( no instapot in korea yet) & found this recipe – huge hit in my house – so easy & delicious – thanks K!
04.02.2018 at7:25 AM #
Cyndie
Seemed too easy to be good. However, they are now my “go to” receipe for pinto beans! Everyone loves them. 5 star rating.
04.02.2018 at7:25 AM #
Katie Morford
Yay! And yes, so easy.
05.23.2018 at1:04 PM #
Carolyn
Has anyone tried to speed things up by cooking the beans on high and cooking for fewer hours?
07.01.2018 at8:11 AM #
Toni M. Baumgartner
Thanks for the great advice on cooking beans. My pinto beans cooked in around 2 1/2 hours on high in my slow cooker.
07.01.2018 at8:11 AM #
Katie Morford
Wonderful. I appreciate the input on cooking it on high.
07.08.2018 at1:19 PM #
Meriah
We are trying your recipe as I write! Excited for dinner tonight!
07.08.2018 at1:19 PM #
Katie Morford
Yay! Hope you enjoy.
08.16.2018 at5:32 AM #
Frida
Hi, I made them puerto rican style, with chicken broth instead of water, I measured 6 cups of broth and a can of tomato sauce. I added a little bit of vinegar, 1 envelope of sazon accent with achiote for color, 1 tlbs of sofrito and 1 tlbs of crushed garlic, salt and pepper….. they were perfection. Not buying can beans ever….thanks
08.16.2018 at5:32 AM #
Katie Morford
That sounds positively delicious! Thanks for sharing.
09.03.2018 at9:38 AM #
Cindy
Good Morning,
I just started my first slow cooker pintos. I’ve tried on the stove top a couple of times and they were just awful. I’m hoping these are great. Growing up these were a staple in our home. I’ve tried to copy my mom’s recipe but… no. They were a disaster. She passed away before I attempted them so I was kinda going in blindly. This recipe looks like what she used to cook. I know she added salt pork so I did add that. Fingers crossed. Thanks again….
09.03.2018 at9:38 AM #
Katie Morford
Hi Cindy, Thanks for sharing your pinto beans story and saga. These family food memories are precious. I hope they turn out! Katie
09.23.2018 at9:01 PM #
Eva
I fell in love with this recipe. The amount of water is perfect,the amount of ingredient is perfect and the beans always come out perfect! I make black beans,pinto beans,white beans and always use this recipe. Put everything together, high 5 hours,do not peek,do not lift the lid,leave it alone !!!
You will end up with perfect beans EVERY SINGLE TIME !!!
I bow in front of you ! Thank you !!!
09.23.2018 at9:01 PM #
Katie Morford
Oh my goodness. So glad you are a fan. This is motivating me to pull out my white beans and get a batch going. Thank you.
10.02.2018 at10:38 AM #
Lindsey
If I double this recipe, will it all still fit in the slow cooker by the time it’s done cooking?
10.02.2018 at10:38 AM #
Katie Morford
Unless you have a really small slow cooker, it should work.
10.13.2018 at5:35 PM #
Elaine Miller
These are the best beans i have ever tasted. Hubby even made a bean sandwich he couldn’t stay out of them. Thank you so much for this recipe.
10.13.2018 at5:35 PM #
Katie Morford
I’m so glad you love them as much as I do. I would love to know what goes on your hubby’s bean sandwich.
10.17.2018 at3:22 AM #
Shannon
Elaine’s hubby made a bean sandwich! Bwahahaha!! That’s hilarious… I, too, would like to know what goes into a bean sandwich.
My hubby just left for work. I have put my 1st batch of the simplest crock-pot beans on, am going back to bed (It’s only 5am!) and I am excited to see how they turn out. They will be ready for lunch! After reading all of the previous comments I decided to not add anything extra.
Thank you for such a simple, healthy recipe that can be used as a base for several more meals or just by itself.
10.19.2018 at4:00 PM #
Shannon
I am making my 2nd batch tonight! I thought I would have leftovers for extra meals but I was wrong! So, tonight I am doubling the recipe. I didn’t make any adjustments to your super easy recipe- it’s perfect the way it is!
10.19.2018 at4:00 PM #
Katie Morford
Awesome! So glad it was a success.
11.03.2018 at1:24 PM #
Kimberly Hall
Omg best pinto beans ever .
Cooked in crockpot 5 hours and whala perfect
Made exactly as is but i added 3 gloves of garlic
11.03.2018 at1:24 PM #
Katie Morford
Awesome. A little extra garlic is a perfect addition!
11.18.2018 at7:02 PM #
Vicki Floyd
I have made these twice now. They are awesome! This is my version of the best pintos beans fit for a potluck, I use a large oval crock pot. Double this recipe. I usually don’t cook with crushed red peppers flakes but have come to believe it was made for pinto beans! If you don’t like hot things cut this spice in half. I otherwise followed the recipe exactly. I cooked it on high for two hours and then added 2 packages Ekridge Farms Skinless Smoked Sausage cut on the diagonal. Check it at five hours, if not quite done , cook one more hour. These beans are good enough to eat without cornbread!
12.22.2018 at8:55 AM #
Carol Ryder
Thank you for the best ever pinto bean recipe. I am 71 yrs old and raised in Texas, so believe me when I tell you I have tried more ways to cook pinto bean recipes than I can remember. Handed down from all my relatives. Bar none these are the creamiest beans. I made them just like you said. Everyone likes to tweak recipes for me never again . I have already made two pots this week.
12.22.2018 at8:55 AM #
Katie Morford
That is a high compliment coming from a native Texan. Thanks for sharing. Most appreciated.
12.25.2018 at8:39 AM #
Dominique
This is the best bean recipe ever! We had them with our annual Mexican Christmas Eve meal last night and they were amazing! I don’t think I could go back to buying canned beans after making beans with this recipe. Thank you!
12.25.2018 at8:39 AM #
Katie Morford
So glad to hear that…and honored to have the recipe a part of your holiday.
12.28.2018 at11:07 AM #
Rachel Mohr-Richards
Hello, I made this recipe before when family members who are vegetarian were in town. I’m making it again for a smaller crowd and I wondered if these freeze well after being made?
Thank you!
Rachel
12.28.2018 at11:07 AM #
Katie Morford
They are never as good as fresh from the pot, but I do routinely freeze beans. I keep them in a good amount of the cooking liquid before freezing.
01.03.2019 at9:06 PM #
GREG LINDMARK
I cooked these using your recipe adding 4 slices of cut up bacon, about a teaspoon of maple syrup and a few habanero peppers from my garden. Just ate my first bowl full and they are fantastic! Thank you so much for this recipe. I plan to cook other types of beans the same way hopefully with the same results.
01.03.2019 at9:06 PM #
Katie Morford
That sounds DELICIOUS! Glad you like the recipe.
Katie
01.04.2019 at11:16 AM #
Jeannie Johnson
Have tried cooking beans the different ways my 5 sisters and Mama did. As I’m 77 now, I need very easy to cook and easy to eat, healthy, inexpensive and safe way to cook.
This meets all these requirements and are the best I’ve ever eaten!! Thank you so much for sharing this. I had oral surgery and needed something I could eat. Delicious!
I’ll be using this recipe forever!!
01.05.2019 at9:55 PM #
Grace
This was my first time cooking dried beans and we all loved it! I took the advice of another comment and added cumin and bay leaves. My kids gobbled up their burritos. I used to always buy canned beans but never again! Thank you for this recipe!!
01.13.2019 at3:27 PM #
Shirley J Shipley
Love the simplicity! Amazingly good!
There is only one thing I will do different next time… make a double batch! Yummy
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01.13.2019 at3:27 PM #
Katie Morford
I just pulled out a pound of beans to do today 🙂 So glad you liked them.
01.14.2019 at7:41 PM #
Kay Star
Thanks for this super easy recipe. I get to use my new crockpot to cook my favorite childhood dish, pinto beans. I add a little sugar and yummy!
01.19.2019 at9:42 AM #
Dottie Lively
I am going to try this recipe today 😀
01.19.2019 at9:42 AM #
Katie Morford
Hope you like it.
01.27.2019 at9:01 PM #
Jake
I was so surprised how good my beans were when I used your nothing fancy recipe, as I have been disappointed with all previous attempts. I added only a small can of mushrooms, a little salt, and a few ounces of chicken stock, and I used distilled water.
01.27.2019 at9:01 PM #
Katie Morford
Thanks Jake. Glad you like them. It’s funny how sometimes simple turns out to be really good.
01.28.2019 at6:10 PM #
Kristy H.
Hi Katie,
I have not had beans in almost 25 years. At one point as a kid we were so poor that beans and rice was all we could afford so months of eating just that put me off it in my adult years. However, this week I found myself in the same penny pinching situation and pulled out the beans.
Your recipe was simple, which I have to profusely thank you for. I am the farthest thing from a cook, even basics, so this was great. Although I had to make a slight adjustment in seasoning. I’m highly allergic to peppers (green chiles, red chiles, jalapenos) I stop breathing. I’m from NM so chile is a staple in 98% of households here. It’s in everything, even candy. My allergy is a recent development over the last 5 years, and adjusting to a new way to get spicy foods is a challenge. So, I used ground cumin instead. The taste was phenomenal, my picky 14 year old even raved over the taste! Regular black pepper, salt, and cumin.
I’m not saying I’m a fan of beans again, but this recipe is great during those penny pinching times.
Thank you!
01.28.2019 at6:10 PM #
Katie Morford
Thank you for sharing your story. I would imagine it is tricky indeed to work around a chile allergy in NM. So glad your teen liked it too!
Katie
01.28.2019 at7:28 PM #
Rebecca
I have tried multiple times to cook dried beans and always failed miserably, but THIS recipe was an absolute success! They were so soft and yummy! Thank you for posting! I’ll never shy away from cooking dried beans again!
02.17.2019 at9:01 AM #
Laurie Meisenheimer
Crockpot beans-It was so good to see this in print! I have been doing something similar for the last year, and we all love it. I usually put the beans in overnight and we like to start out with beans and eggs for breakfast. It sounded weird to me the first time, but it is a great way to start the day. We have not found ourselves to be gassy, either!! I got the idea fro not soaking from a friend who has always kept a pot of beans in the fridge ( or stove)for hungry kids ( hers and the friends) Like I said, so happy to see it in print. It takes the guesswork out. It is the best , easiest, cheapest tastiest heathy staple ever.
02.17.2019 at9:01 AM #
Katie Morford
Beans and eggs sounds like a perfect breakfast! Thanks for chiming in.
02.18.2019 at9:47 PM #
Art suchil from southern California
First timer lol have so much pinto in my drawer thought
I look for a simple recipe thank you for this let you know how I did
Wish me luck! !!!
02.24.2019 at1:37 AM #
Ian
Be careful. Cooking raw, unsoaked and unrinsed beans in slow cookers can sometimes be surprisingly dangerous, due to a toxin that beans have in them. Especially red beans. Just a friendly reminder to people. I just learned this myself, and thankfully not the hard way. I advise to read more about it because I didn’t explain much.
02.24.2019 at1:37 AM #
Katie Morford
Agreed, Ian. Great point. I actually have a whole guide on slow cooking beans (the link is towards the bottom of the Pinto Beans post) that talks about potential hazards of slow cooking kidney beans. Thanks for the comment.
02.25.2019 at9:40 AM #
Verna Lowell
Thanks! For sharing your pinto bean recipe. They were a nice change from my old molasses beans. We had gfcorn bread and coleslaw. My husband had a second helping, but I guess, I still have to watch how much I eat , since Bean causes gas for me. Any tips on decreasing the gas effect after eat them? Also, I forgot to soak them overnite,so I boiled them for a hour in the a.m. This is the first time I cook beans in a crockpot and I noticed there was alot of liquid left after they where cooked. Was all the water suppose to be absorbed?? Great tasty beans!
02.25.2019 at9:40 AM #
Katie Morford
Hi Verna,
All great questions. You could try taking something called Beano. It’s drops or tablets that is an enzyme to help break down the gas-causing element in beans. As for the liquid, that is to be expected. I sometimes drain a little bit of it off, but I do like to store the beans in some liquid, since it helps maintain their texture. Katie
05.02.2019 at4:34 AM #
Roxie
Simple, delicious, no-fail recipe. It’s become the only way I make pinto beans.
07.01.2019 at12:45 PM #
Aliza Luv Binford
Good easy recipe for beans!!!! Yummmmm!
07.13.2019 at8:49 AM #
Starr
I am going to try this right now!
07.13.2019 at8:49 AM #
Katie Morford
Awesome. Hope you like it.
08.23.2019 at11:10 AM #
teachermrw
I am the daughter of a Southern mother, and she always cooked her pinto beans with ham hocks or salt pork, and, did the cooking on the stove top. I, however, wanted to see if I could find a recipe for a tasty non-pork/meatless version using the slow cooker. I’m not gonna lie: I wasn’t sure how tasty these pinto beans would be without the meat. To my pleasant surprise, these beans are tasty! And, I am planning on using some of the pinto beans I cooked for your tostada recipe. Thank you for sharing your wonderful recipe! I will definitely be making these again.
08.23.2019 at11:10 AM #
Katie Morford
Awesome! That is a real endorsement. Thanks for sharing.
10.13.2019 at7:34 AM #
Jakie
I would like to cook large white butter beans. Any ideas?
10.13.2019 at7:34 AM #
Katie Morford
If they’re dried beans, I would think you could use a similar method, though the cooking time will be different. You’ll just have to keep an eye on things until they’re tender.
10.17.2019 at5:31 PM #
Karen Collinson
I caution readers to reduce the amount of crushed red pepper. I reduced it by about half and still have trouble eating the beans. Too much heat even served over rice. Otherwise – delicious.
10.17.2019 at5:31 PM #
Katie Morford
That’s so interesting you found this to be so spicy. It’s not meant to have much heat at all, just mild flavor. I wonder if you’re using a different type of chile. Let me know. I’m curious! Thanks.
11.04.2019 at10:00 PM #
Kara Salladay
I am adding some sweet and spicy bar b que sauce just for a bit of flavor. Usually I add chopped spinach at the end.
11.04.2019 at10:00 PM #
Katie Morford
Great ideas! Thanks for sharing.
11.10.2019 at8:04 AM #
Jillian
I’ve made beans on the stove several times with pretty good luck, soft but never really creamy. I have company coming over this afternoon and I wanted to try beans in the crockpot so I can enjoy my little party but still serve dinner on time. I just put these on in my crockpot and I’m excited to try them tonight! After reading all the reviews and comments, I know they will come out perfectly! I skipped the crushed red pepper and added a little bacon grease. We are also in a season of penny-pinching, saving up for a mission trip. I have a feeling these will become our new Sunday dinner instead of the stovetop recipe I was using. I love that I can put them on before church and enjoy my day! Thank you for sharing! I’ll come back and comment after dinner tonight!
11.11.2019 at11:12 AM #
Jillian
They came out perfectly! Today’s lunch: bean burritos. 😋
11.11.2019 at11:12 AM #
Katie Morford
Yay! They’re great the next day.
11.15.2019 at10:00 AM #
Judy Flowers
Hi have you ever cooked them on high?
11.15.2019 at10:00 AM #
Katie Morford
No, but I’m sure it would be fine.
11.30.2019 at10:13 AM #
JENNIFER C.
Very easy, pretty good flavor as a “base” for further use in recipes.
12.08.2019 at5:27 AM #
Diane Whiteley
Excellent recipe with no fuss. Very easy to jazz up with sautéed bacon and onions for other occasions.
12.08.2019 at5:27 AM #
Katie Morford
Bacon and onions sound perfect!
12.23.2019 at7:25 PM #
Judy
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12.23.2019 at7:27 PM #
Judy
I’m excited to try this recipe, but I also think I’m going to add Salsa and later in the cooking, some chopped cellery onion and bell pepper. My husband likes all those vegies. I have only made oven-top beans so far, and they have turned out, and one addition I might also try is a tablespoon italian seasoning.
12.23.2019 at7:27 PM #
Katie Morford
That all sounds like it will turn out deliciously!
12.28.2019 at8:44 AM #
Steve
Hi there. I found this recipe a few weeks ago and have already made them 4 times. They are the best and so simple. Skillet cornbread goes great with them.
Question: with New Years a few days away, do you think I could use blackeyed peas in place of the beans?
12.28.2019 at8:44 AM #
Katie Morford
So glad you like the recipe. I think the method would work here, but you’ll have to keep an eye on it, since the cooking time my be different. I also have a slow cooker black-eyed pea chili on the blog. You can find it by popping it in the search box.
12.29.2019 at4:22 PM #
Talessia
I made pinto beans tonight using this recipe. Simple yet so delicious. Will definitely make again!
12.29.2019 at4:22 PM #
Katie Morford
Terrific!
01.31.2020 at10:45 AM #
Donna Roebuck
Hello Katie. I cannot wait to try this slow cooker version. I was raised on these things. Lol I’ve always cooked them on the stove (Momma & Grandma taught). You may think me crazy but we have also cooked them with 1/2 Pinto and 1/2 Large Butter Beans. My favorite! Served with some home fries, Cole slaw, biscuits, Chow Chow and some sweet tea. And nanner pudding for dessert (once your britches loosen up again. Lol) Brings back some awesome memories. Thanks for the idea. Have a good one.🤗
01.31.2020 at10:45 AM #
Katie Morford
1/2 pinto and 1/2 butter beans sounds delicious! I will have to try that some time. Your menu sounds delicious.
03.16.2020 at2:05 PM #
Michelle
Ugh! My beans have been in the crock pot 8 hours after soaking all night and they are still hard as a rock!
03.16.2020 at2:05 PM #
Katie Morford
Wow! That must be a record. I know there can be a range for how long they take, depending on how fresh the beans are. Hang in there…they will get there eventually!
03.28.2020 at7:41 AM #
Chloye Pogue
Do you ever use flour and water to thicken the broth after slow cooking the beans 10 hours on low in the crock pot or should I turn it up to high and hope the broth thickens.
03.28.2020 at7:41 AM #
Katie Morford
I haven’t tried adding flour. You could certainly crank up the slow cooker to see if some of the liquid reduces. I find if I leave the beans to sit for a while once they’re done, they absorb more liquid and gives the beans great texture.
04.13.2020 at8:24 AM #
Sandra B
This is one of the best and easiest bean recipes I have found! My family of 5 ate the whole pot in one sitting with cornbread (3 teenagers!) so the next time around I made 2 lbs of beans! I only used 12 cups of water (that’s all that would fit in my crockpot) but they still turned out fine. This is the kind of recipe I love – simple and delicious!
04.19.2020 at9:38 AM #
Annalisa
Im like the only Mexican-American on earth that sucks at making beans. Im going to try this a pray that the Mexican food Gods shine their light upon me! Lol, just kidding, but im totally going to try it. I cant believe i dont have to soak them over night! My mom would not agree with that for sure, and her beans are bomb! But i have faith! Wish me luck!
04.20.2020 at8:39 PM #
Nancy Jones
I’m making this recipe everything it calls for but I’m adding some smoked turkey to mine let’s see how it turns out thank you for sharing recipe Katie
04.20.2020 at8:39 PM #
Katie Morford
I love a hit of smoke in my beans!
04.25.2020 at9:22 AM #
John
Katie,
Thanks for posting this recipe.
I added onion,garlic, 2 hammocks, red pepper,spices and 2- 8oz cans of tomatoe sauce.
Beans turned out plump and delicious.
No more presoaking needed.
04.25.2020 at9:22 AM #
Katie Morford
Yummy! Thanks for sharing.
04.29.2020 at1:20 PM #
Annalisa
I did make these and they came out great. Made homemade chili with my beans and my damily loved them. Froze some leftover plain beans which became refried beans in our burritos (made with homemade tortillas =))… as well as froze some of the leftover chili and made chili cheese fries later. Yum! Thank you! Making the beans again today to freeze smaller batches.
06.16.2020 at3:48 PM #
Tina L.
Wow what a perfect bean recipe!! All the beans I have tried in the slow cooker before have turned out just ok, sometimes good and sometimes not good. Pretty much gave up on beans in the slow cooker until now. I wouldn’t have thought to not soak them first! I cooked this recipe with the pinto beans overnight (about 9 hrs.), let them sit for about an hour afterwards and they were perfect. I did some black beans, which are usually one of the hit or miss beans for me, for 8 hrs. They were small ones. Again perfect. I made refried beans from the pintos and they were very good. Thank you so much for sharing this method – there will be more beans cooking tonight!
07.31.2020 at3:53 PM #
Brooke Myers
I absolutely love this recipe! As a child and to this day I have always hated pinto beans then I took it upon myself to make these when I saw the recipe and now I have to make them atleast once a month. I do not use the crushed red pepper but I do cut up a Smithfield Anytime Boneless Ham Steak and add to my beans while cooking. I cook them on high for 4 hours and they are delicious!
07.31.2020 at3:53 PM #
Katie Morford
Sounds wonderful with that ham!
08.16.2020 at3:50 AM #
Amy L.
I love this bean recipe!!! Easy and delicious! Thank you, Katie!
08.16.2020 at3:50 AM #
Katie Morford
That’s awesome. You’re welcome!
09.18.2020 at9:43 PM #
Concerned Home chef
I’ve been literally been poisoning myself with these beans. I’ve never been so sick, and after 2 weeks of utter nonsense, I’ve discovered that these beans were the culprit. Beans have a toxic chemical that need high heat to destroy. Unfortunately, the low slow cooker doesn’t destroy the toxin, which was leave me and others very ill. DO NOT COOK BEANS THIS WAY.
09.18.2020 at9:43 PM #
Katie Morford
You bring up a good point. The slow cooker isn’t ideal for all beans, notably kidney beans, which contain a toxin that requires high heat cooking. I know of no scientific evidence indicating slow cooked pinto beans are unsafe. We can agree to disagree on this one.
09.21.2020 at7:01 AM #
Terri A
Best recipe for pinto beans ever! I’ve tried many times, unsuccessfully, to make good beans. I came across this recipe & it’s been my go to recipe for pinto beans for over a year. I usually follow it to the tee but sometimes I leave out the red pepper & they’re still delicious. My family really enjoys these beans. I’m making a pot of pinto beans as I’m typing this review. I double the recipe to have some to place in my freezer too. They’re still as good then too. Thank you for sharing this recipe!
09.21.2020 at7:01 AM #
Katie Morford
So great to hear. Thanks for sharing!
12.26.2020 at5:08 PM #
Jean Heater
Never cooked pinto beans before but my mom did AND she always soaked her beans. Are you sure I can do it without soaking because these will be our supper for Sunday nite.
12.26.2020 at5:08 PM #
Katie Morford
You are absolutely welcome to soak your beans if you like. They will cook more quickly that way. However, I’ve made this recipe many times without soaking and it works great.
01.03.2021 at8:31 PM #
Happy Mom
What a easy super delicious way to cook pinto beans! When I say I have a picky eater … I mean it … he can pick out a gummy vitamin hidden in a pack of fruit snacks 🙂
I was a little hesitant about the red pepper but so glad I added it, followed the recipe only took 6 hours and left to cool about 30 mins … my 8 year old loved them! Made him little bean and cheese burritos and he thought it was the best! Thank you, from a mom of a picky eater 😉
01.03.2021 at8:31 PM #
Katie Morford
Ah, that’s music to my ears (and that hilarious about the fruit snacks). Little bean and cheese burritos sound positively delicious.
03.17.2021 at9:55 AM #
JT
I made this exactly as the recipe is written and it turned out perfectly (much better than I expected). There are so many ways to tweak this basic recipe to suit your own personal taste. I’ll be trying lots of variations. I’m going to try red beans next, I hope they turn out as good! Thanks for a great simple recipe!
03.17.2021 at9:55 AM #
Katie Morford
You are welcome! It’s a keeper.
04.06.2021 at8:00 AM #
Michael Castillo
Made these for a church potluck last night. I increased the red pepper to 3 tbsp for a little more kick. Followed the instructions and the beans came out very flavorful. Highly recommend!
04.06.2021 at8:00 AM #
Katie Morford
Wonderful!
05.20.2021 at9:30 PM #
Brenda
I made these several weeks ago for the first time. I used vegetable broth and left everything else in recipe the same. They were wonderful! They reminded me of my mom’s beans! I am making a batch tomorrow, along with some cornbread, for my sisters & I. I’m going to use reduced sodium chicken broth this time. I can’t wait till supper tomorrow evening!! Thank you for posting the recipe!
05.20.2021 at9:30 PM #
Katie Morford
So smart to do this in a flavorful broth! Thanks for sharing.
07.15.2021 at2:20 PM #
connor
Can you use a 4 qt slow cooker. Thanks for the recipe.
07.15.2021 at2:20 PM #
Katie Morford
Yes.
09.23.2021 at2:51 AM #
Valerie
I found this recipe online & started the pinto beans & it has my house smelling awesome already! Can’t wait to try! ❤️
09.28.2021 at7:53 AM #
Irena
Just added smoked Turkey Leg from the State Fair that we couldn’t eat , sautéed red onion and they turned our great !
09.28.2021 at7:53 AM #
Katie Morford
Perfect! Love that.
10.09.2021 at12:41 PM #
Candye Wright
I’m soaking my beans because I’ve had them for over a year. Next time I will get new pintos so I won’t need to soak. My question do I use the same amount of water since they should be soft? Putting them on tonight. Thank you for sharing your recipe.
10.09.2021 at12:41 PM #
Katie Morford
I’d be inclined to use the same amount of water.
11.27.2021 at2:18 PM #
Eva Shaver
Best beans ever. I always wanted my beans to taste that way. Now I can.
11.27.2021 at2:18 PM #
Katie Morford
Wow. What a compliment. Glad you enjoyed them.
12.09.2021 at1:02 PM #
Sandra Wetzel
Followed receipe just as you wrote. Cooked the beans in the crackpot overnight. Simple and delicious. 5 stars. Next time will bake a pan of cornbread to go with it.
I’m going to check and see if you have a blackeye pea receipe that I can use for New Year’s. Thank you very much.
12.09.2021 at1:02 PM #
Katie Morford
Hi Sandra,
Glad you liked the beans. Here is a black-eyed pea chili that is done in the slow cooker if you’re interested: https://www.momskitchenhandbook.com/recipes/a-tasty-supper-that-practically-makes-itself/
12.11.2021 at9:37 PM #
Patricia Manns
I doubled the batch and cooking as directed. Will it take more than 8 hours?
12.11.2021 at9:37 PM #
Katie Morford
I don’t think so.
04.27.2022 at5:49 PM #
Lakishia
Just made these tonight and they are delicious! Thank you for this recipe – I’m on the Dave Ramsey “beans & rice” budget and this helps tremendously. 😀
04.27.2022 at5:49 PM #
Katie Morford
Terrific. Glad it works well for your budget.
06.09.2022 at10:27 AM #
Vivian Gipson
I add a tsp of baking soda to mine takes away the gases. But add it in the beginning so it doesn’t bubble over.
06.30.2022 at7:35 PM #
Angie Helen
I made these beans and added a can of Hormel corned beef and omitted the salt in the beginning. I thickened it at the last half hour with a couple spoons of corn starch in a cup of water then topped each bowl with a spoon of pico de Gallo salsa and a spoon of sour cream. It was delicious and I’ll make it again!
10.01.2022 at8:06 AM #
Melissa Williams
I found your recipe in 2020 during the pandemic and I had NEVER cooked pinto beans. My Mom always had and I hadn’t had them since she passed in 2017. My Mom was an amazing “country style” cook and her pintos were delicious, but these were amazing!! I have probably made them 20 times! The only addition I make is some garlic powder and country ham pieces and my family even said they are the best they have ever had! Thank you for bringing this staple back to my life! ***** Definitely a give star recipe.
10.01.2022 at8:06 AM #
Katie Morford
Thanks Melissa. It’s wonderful to keep our loved ones close through the recipes they cooked.
12.13.2022 at11:11 PM #
C Gomer
I cooked beans in slow cooker with smoked turkey tails. Great 👍🏽👍🏽👍🏽👍🏽
12.13.2022 at11:11 PM #
Katie Morford
Yum! That sounds amazing.
12.17.2022 at1:49 PM #
Brent Eamer
I stumbled on this whilst surfing. I loved reading there story as well as the recipe, I am a single man, 59 and do much of my own cooking and always looking for new vegan ideas. I do love meat, but like to mix it up
05.31.2023 at9:50 AM #
Melissa
Wow! Easy is right! Mine were done and cooked perfectly in 7 hours. Will definitely be a go to for me, thank you!
05.31.2023 at9:50 AM #
Katie Morford
Success! Love to hear it.
07.11.2023 at10:55 AM #
Leanna B.
Super yummy and creamy! Loved these so much. Can you use this same recipe but with black beans? Thanks!
07.11.2023 at10:55 AM #
Katie Morford
Yes. I would just keep an eye on them, since the cooking time may be a little less.
10.06.2023 at4:11 PM #
Gia
I’ve made this recipe maybe 20 times and they always come out perfectly. Sometimes I skip the red pepper. My husband would eat these every day if he could; just like rice. Sometimes I double it and freeze them so I have them in a pinch. Sometimes we fry them for refried beans too. Thank you! Who wants or needs overpriced canned beans when they can have fresh and tastier beans? Once you try them you’ll never go back. Works for other beans too. Bookmarked with love!
02.08.2024 at2:34 PM #
Neal Rouse
Just did these pintos. Gotta say they are the best pintos I have ever cooked. Only things I did differently is I just added 1 clove mince garlic, 1/2 teaspoon of sugar, smoked paprika, and 3 tsp of spagetti sauce, 1/2 tsp of liquid smoke and a ham hock. They tell u to throw it away after cooking but if u take it out and let it cool, there is so much meat to add back to the beans. Only took about 6-6 1/2 hrs on low but next time I will do 2 lbs. 1 lb gave me about 2 bowls.
02.08.2024 at2:34 PM #
Katie Morford
That sounds divine!
02.20.2024 at11:54 AM #
Cathy H
Having cooked dried beans nearly my whole life, I too was skeptical. How it worked not soaking them and cooking overnight. Thank you!
02.20.2024 at11:54 AM #
Katie Morford
Wonderful!
09.12.2024 at1:03 PM #
Sylvia Harper
I grew up eating all kinds of beans.. unfortunately.. I never learned how to cook them.. lol! I’m going to be making these tomorrow and I’m looking forward to a very simple and tasty recipe. I plan on putting them in the freezer to be used in multiple meals. The only thing I might do different is add some garlic and onion. After all those two flavorings make everything delicious.. lol! So grateful that I found your website and I am subscribing so I hope to be making many more of your suggested meals. Thank you for your talent and your time that you share with all of us. God bless you!
09.12.2024 at1:03 PM #
Katie Morford
Thanks Sylvia! That’s exactly how I like to use them…make a big pot to use in various ways throughout the week.
12.01.2024 at12:01 PM #
Claire
These are fabulous! I was skeptical about not soaking the beans, but they turned out absolutely perfect. I will make them this way from now on. You can adjust the seasoning to your liking, as I used pieces of our smoked turkey from Thanksgiving and waited until the end before adding mine. I also did mine for 10 hours on low due to work – and the beans were still whole, not mushy and split apart. Thank you for sharing this simple and delicious recipe!