Name: Western Pinto Beans
Prep time: 6 h 10 min
Cook time: 8 h
Total time: 14 h 10 min
Cuisine: Southwestern
Ingredients: 1 pound pinto beans; Water; 1 small onion, halved; 1 bay leaf; 3/4 pound slab bacon; 1 tablespoon kosher salt; 1 tablespoon smoked paprika; 1/4 teaspoon cayenne

Western Pinto Beans

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Western Pinto Beans are a staple throughout the Southwest. They are traditionally served with grilled steak or barbecued ribs in our neck of the woods. The beans also make wonderful refried beans.

Prep Time: 6 hours 10 minutes
Cook Time: 8 hours
Total Time: 14 hours 10 minutes
Category: Side Dishes & Veggies
Method: Slow Cooker
Cuisine: Southwestern

Ingredients

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1 pound pinto beans
Water
1 small onion, halved
1 bay leaf
3/4 pound slab bacon
1 tablespoon kosher salt
1 tablespoon smoked paprika
1/4 teaspoon cayenne

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Instructions

Pick over the beans for small rocks or debris. Rinse well, then cover with cold water and soak for 6 hours or overnight.
Transfer beans to a slow cooker and add water to cover by 1 inch.
Add onion, bay leaf and bacon.
Cook on HIGH for 7 hours, then stir in salt, paprika and cayenne.
Cook for 1 more hour.
Remove bacon and chop roughly, then return to slow cooker.

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