Mama’s main squeeze Michael Groover’s famous pinto beans inspired this simple, savory recipe. We use a few dashes of Worcestershire sauce to create a real rich broth around the soft, silky beans.
Recipe information
Yield
serves 4
Ingredients
3
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3
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Preparation
Step 1
Combine the beans, garlic, celery, ham hock, chicken broth, onion, carrot, tomato paste, salt, pepper, and Worcestershire sauce in the crockpot.
Step 2
Cover and cook on low for 6 hours, then check to make sure the beans are tender. If it’s too thin for your taste, uncover and continue to cook for 2 hours more. If not, uncover and cook for 1 hour more, or until thickened.
Step 3
Transfer the ham hock to a cutting board. Remove all the meat from the bone. Chop the meat into pieces and return it to the crockpot, stirring to combine. Serve hot.