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| Slow Cooker Pinto Beans Recipe courtesy Paula Deen Show: Paula's Home Cooking Episode: Tug Boat Catering - Michael's Smokehouse Overall User Rating:  |
Love those Beans!!!
12/30/2006 at 01:11pm
User: Candice from Shelby, NC User Rating:
I had never cooked dried pinto beans before in my life....always used canned. But, I thought why not and boy they are the best I've ever tasted! My husband LOVES them and my sister wants some every time I make them!
Beans that warm the heart - in more ways than one.
12/29/2006 at 08:12pm
User: Stephanie from Midwest City, OK User Rating:
My boyfriend said he would marry me if I could make a great pot of beans. I tried this recipe and although I'm not engaged yet, we both really enjoyed them. I think a ring is just around the corner.
Thumbs down
12/20/2007 at 04:43pm
User: Anonymous User Rating:
needed ALOT more flavor. I love Paula Deen though!
Paula's Slow Cooker Beans are fast eating in my house!
12/18/2007 at 08:43am
User: Laura from Banner Elk, NC User Rating:
Pinto Beans
12/16/2007 at 08:21pm
User: Anonymous User Rating:
This recipe is number one on my list, my husband enjoyed every bite. I will cook this dish again.
The best I ever had!
11/24/2006 at 10:54pm
User: Maranda from Oliver Springs, TN User Rating:
I love pinto beans, and so does most of the people from around here in TN! This is the best recipe ever, I used this recipe for a fund raiser for the United Way, it was a huge it and raised a lot of money!
Loved it!
11/10/2006 at 04:56pm
User: Alexa from Altavista, VA User Rating:
This recipe was easy and a big hit with my family. Thanks Paula!!
Delicious
10/29/2006 at 04:10pm
User: Beth from Fritch, TX User Rating:
I will without a doubt make this recipe again.
yummy
10/29/2005 at 02:12am
User: Anonymous User Rating:
Great flavor. I will be making this again very soon. Beans, cornbread, and fried potatoes. A perfect southern meal!
Not bad
10/25/2005 at 04:55pm
User: Anonymous User Rating:
This was my first attempt at dry beans. The recipe was easy, but I did find that it needed more flavor, so I added salt pork the second time around, much better!
GREAT
10/21/2006 at 02:38pm
User: John from Pittsburgh, PA User Rating:
The Best Ever
10/20/2006 at 08:23pm
User: Shelly from Powder Springs, GA User Rating:
These beans were soooooooo good, that we ate leftovers with sandwiches! They were so tender and tasty that I will add this to my monthly meal rotation.
YUM, YUM, YUM
10/18/2005 at 12:56pm
User: LORETTA from TULSA, OK User Rating:
USUALLY A POUND OF BEANS WOULD BE TOO MUCH FOR THE TWO OF US, BUT WE ATE AND ATE AND ATE THESE. I ADDED 2 SMOKED PORK CHOPS TO THE HAM HOCKS. WE ADD A SPOONFUL OF DILL RELISH TO OUR BOWL OF BEANS, WITH CORNBREAD AND MILK WE ATE LIKE KINGS. LORETTA TULSA
killer
10/10/2006 at 08:25pm
User: alfred from las vegas, NV User Rating:
these are awesome
very good to eat.
10/09/2007 at 01:03pm
User: richard from Portage, IN User Rating:
very good in test to and eat and easy to make.
Pinto with a kick
10/03/2006 at 06:50pm
User: danna from fort smith, AR User Rating:
I made this recipe last November when my family went to deer camp. I made it up ahead of time and heated it up on the camp fire. My pinto beans were the first to be eaten. Kinda tasted like ranch style beans. This was very good!!!
These are excellent!
10/01/2007 at 12:32pm
User: Anonymous User Rating:
I've made these a couple of times and they are excellent. My hubby is from San Antonio and the beans are a key ingredient to any meal...I double the amount of ham hock because we like them meaty but otherwise, they are delicious.
Out of this world
09/24/2006 at 11:20am
User: CINDY from frederick, MD User Rating:
Being of hispanic background, our pinto beans are always cooked over the stove(for a few hours). I had never tried them in a slow cooker until I tried Paula's recipe. Since then, whenever I want pinto beans I pull out my slow cooker! This is an awesome recipe!
Good Basic Recipe
08/07/2006 at 03:20pm
User: ALISON from Los Angeles, CA User Rating:
This is a great basic recipe for pinto beans. I started making this recipe to the letter and have since started experimenting. It's a great base to go from and is flexible enough to switch and add ingredients.
FANTASTIC!
08/02/2007 at 06:23pm
User: Margie from Roanoke, VA User Rating:
I have cooked pinto and northern beans more ways than I can count but I have never had them as good as when I used this recipe - they are unbelievably good!
Easy Beans
07/29/2007 at 06:52pm
User: Veronica from Lake Elsinore, CA User Rating:
This was a very simple and easy recipe that anyone can do without fail. Great tasting!
Kimberly
07/26/2007 at 04:05pm
User: Kimberly from Houston, TX User Rating:
I think that this was the best recipe for pinto beans I have ever had ..I eat alot of beans these are great everyony should try it..
Don't Salt
07/24/2007 at 06:48pm
User: Anonymous User Rating:
Eliminate using the House Seasoning till the very end when the beans have cooked and softened. The salt in the House Seasoning will keep the beans from becoming soft. Did not know this before, but was told by a few "bean makers" and did notice that the beans were not softening when I used the house seasoning...now I know!
Thank You!!!
07/24/2007 at 04:44pm
User: kim from richland, WA User Rating:
My mother in law passed away several years ago and one of our family's favorite dishes were her pinto beans. Unfortunatly I never got her recipee. Well, these beans were like walking into her kitchen...my husband couldn't thank me enough for bringing back his Mothers beans. Thank you Paula for giving us this awesome recipe and bringing us back wonderful memories of another great lady.
Paula Deen's Slow cooker pinto beans
07/03/2007 at 09:02am
User: Anonymous User Rating:
We are a low income family and someone had given us the dried beans. I had never known exactly what to do with dried beans. This recipe was so easy and the beans were flavorful. I have already used "Paula Deens house seasoning" in other recipes. I will definitely make this again.
great beans
06/16/2007 at 05:25pm
User: Cindy from Shreveport,, LA User Rating:
easy, never fail recipe.....also can be done stovetop
Great Beans!
06/12/2005 at 12:23pm
User: Anonymous User Rating:
The recipe is great, but I like to add in some bbq sause for added flavor and coloring.
Yum Yum
05/22/2007 at 08:23pm
User: Anonymous User Rating:
Absolutely AWESOME!!! I let my beans cook all day on low so I added more water to prevent drying. The flavor is outstanding!
Awesome
05/11/2006 at 03:49pm
User: Anonymous User Rating:
great recipe
Slow cooker pintos
05/01/2006 at 09:46am
User: Anonymous User Rating:
The smell of the oregano was all wrong. Pinto beans should not have oregano in them. They took 8 hours to cook and not the 5 mentioned in the receipe. I must agree that the house seasoning is too salty. I will try them again, without oregano and the my own version of the house seasoning.
Try My Trick
04/24/2006 at 11:08am
User: Janine from Phelan, CA User Rating:
This is a good slow cooked basic bean recipe and is how I always make my beans with a couple of tweaks. I add some chicken boullion flakes to the cooking water and it adds just the right amount of flavor. If you like your beans spicy which we do I add a couple of dried chile pods. I also put in a lot of fresh garlic. I cook my beans in the crock pot on high in the morning and turn to low in the afternoon and this seems to render some good tender beans.
Here's a vegetarian version that you'll love!
04/23/2008 at 01:45pm
User: Anonymous User Rating:
1/2 t. dried greek oregano 1 jumbo sweet onion 1 t. (alton brown homemade)chili powder 1 t. liquid smoke 2 T. worchestershire sauce 1/2 t. jalapeno spice 15 turns of black pepper 1 t. garlic powder 1/2 t. granulated garlic 1/2 T. kosher salt 5 c. water OMIT Hamhock/streak o'lean!!!!!! Slow cook on high for 5 hours
Thanks, Paula
04/23/2006 at 04:22pm
User: Melissa from Houston, MS User Rating:
This dish is so simple, but sometimes there's just nothing like a bowl full of pinto beans with cornbread. My mom passed away several years ago and I've never been able to duplicate her slow cooker pinto beans - until now. Thanks again Paula. Simple and delicious.
Help!!!!
04/12/2008 at 10:31am
User: Anonymous User Rating:
Awww man i was so excited to make the beans that i quadrupled the amount of chilli powder!!!like by 2 tbs. I had to pour off all my soaking liquid from my ham hocks and start over :( Hope they will turn out ok!!!!
Made this with Pork Baby Back Ribs
04/08/2005 at 08:02pm
User: John from Eden Priarie, MN User Rating:
GOLLLLLEEEEE it was good! Even the kids loved it. Make sure you start light with the House Seasoning. You can always ad more. I use that stuff all the time I love it! These are REALLY good beans. They'd be great with Hot Dogs, Burgers or any kind of BBQ.
Gooood!
04/06/2005 at 07:17am
User: STEVEN from Mattoon, IL User Rating:
Simple,easy,basic,but so good.We served it with rice and cornbread
Simple and delicious!
04/04/2007 at 10:59pm
User: KRISTEN from camarillo, CA User Rating:
I added some Chipotle peppers, as well and this came out great. Cooked all day while we were out shopping... simple!
Love those Beans!
04/02/2007 at 11:11am
User: DENISE from Wahpeton, ND User Rating:
This is a wonderful bean recipe, easy to make, good hot (or cold!). The beans held their shape, but oh, so creamy, just delicious. I didn't put them into the slo cooker until evening, so I cooked them on Low for 8 hours. I've cooked beans on the stove and wasn't nearly as happy with the results, plus I had to be around and tend to them. With this recipe the slo cooker does all the work. Thanks Paula ... Love ya!
slow cooker pinto beans
03/09/2005 at 07:42pm
User: CAROL from Rosamond, CA User Rating:
These slow cooker pinto beans are delicious! My husband & I have liked pinto beans for years, and cooking them this way is even better !!
easier way
03/06/2008 at 04:26pm
User: Anonymous User Rating:
when we cook our beans we just start the slow cooker when we first get up. this way you don't even have to soak the beans over night. you just need a little extra cook time. and we like to use andioulle sausage(i'm from southeast texas)this eliminates the need for all that seasoning. you get it naturally from the sausage and beans
alternate review
02/27/2005 at 12:56pm
User: GWEN from rescue, VA User Rating:
Maybe I should have waited until I had actually prepared this, however, just wanted to suggest to those who are particular about which meat they eat or use, to try smoked turkey. About anonymous, that was a disturbing, review, I'm talking mean-spirited, lack of good taste. Of course, just my opinion as that review was theirs.
Excellent Comfort Food - Lots of Flavor
02/26/2005 at 08:08pm
User: MEGAN from columbus, GA User Rating:
Can use panschetta {spelling?} instead of stream -of- lean,ham hocks
So Good!!
02/24/2007 at 06:43pm
User: Sonya from Knoxville, TN User Rating:
I think these turned out great and had very good flavor. Much easier than hanging around the house cooking them on the stove all afternoon.
Specificity an issue
02/23/2008 at 02:04pm
User: Anonymous User Rating:
I didn't even realize that you could get fresh hocks, I thought they always came cured, but found out after the fact that I'd purchased the less flavorful variety. Be sure to get the smoked/cured hocks. Next, I'm not sure why Paula has you add the herbs and spices to the pot before you let it cook for 5 hours, they end up just getting lost in the cooking process. Add them 15-20 minutes before you're ready to serve to get the most out of them.
My family loved them!
02/18/2008 at 11:18am
User: Gail from Rocky River, OH User Rating:
My family loved this recipe! I remembered my Grandmother's pinto beans and cornbread and these were every bit as good. The beans have to soak overnight and the house seasoning was a must. I chopped the onion and made the house seasoning the night before and put everything in the crock pot before I left for work. An easy meal! I served this recipe to my in-laws and they loved it. They called the next day to get the recipe to make it for themselves because they wanted to have leftovers!
Great beans
02/18/2006 at 01:13pm
User: jean from farmville, VA User Rating:
Very good and not much bother. Good.
Great taste!
02/13/2007 at 11:10pm
User: Eugenia from Conway,, SC User Rating:
The flavors jump out at you!
Huh?!
02/06/2008 at 08:49am
User: Ann from Aliso Viejo, CA User Rating:
I love watching Paula's show and trying her recipes and have always enjoyed them. She's a blast! I'm originally from the South and am familiar with all manner of unusual ingredients, Southern and otherwise, but what in the heck is "Steak o'Lean"? When Googled, all that comes up is a country music video by Uncle Earl. The video is cute, but bares no reference to the product. Can anyone help solve this culinary mystery?
DELICIOUS AND SIMPLE!
02/05/2006 at 03:00pm
User: Demetria from Missouri City, TX User Rating:
I love a good pot of homemade beans and this recipe was SIMPLE and DELICIOUS! I even used the leftovers in a pot of homemade chili. Thanks Paula!
Good
02/04/2005 at 10:20pm
User: Anonymous User Rating:
a
Super Tasty and Very Easy
02/02/2005 at 01:29pm
User: B.A. from winston, GA User Rating:
I followed the recipe as printed except substituted bacon for the ham hocks. I thought these were the most favorful pinto beans I have ever had. I had read the reveiws prior to making this dish, but decided to try them myself inspite of the luke warm responses. I had to reply immediately because I am completely baffled by the reveiws saying these beans were lack-luster and tasteless. When it comes to pintos, it's all in the seasonings. The House Seasoning is a tasty blend that is the perfect fit for these beans. Adding this recipe to my all time favorites!
slow cooker pinto beans
02/01/2005 at 05:56pm
User: Anonymous User Rating:
Enjoyed the flavor of the dish. Instead of having just a bland tasting dish the spices took it up a step.
Nothing special
02/01/2005 at 04:27pm
User: ANN from Youngsville, NC User Rating:
This was just plain old beans cooked with a ham hock.
slow cooking
01/29/2005 at 10:21am
User: VIRGINIA from Chesapeake, VA User Rating:
I cooked this recipe in my slow cooker and after 6 1/2 hours they were still not cooked enough. I had to transfer to a pot and finish cooking on top of the stove. The next time I make these I'll cook on the stove.
Just perfect!!!!!
01/28/2008 at 07:50pm
User: Vinson from Albuquerque, NM User Rating:
These were just how I remember eating them as a kid on the farm! I grew up in Colorado and we ate beans a lot. These were exactly what I remember. Even my wife (poor lady is from the east coast) took a shining to them and ate two BIG bowls of beans. I added a whole Jalapeno with mine to add some more heat. I did this near the end of cooking. I also slow cooked them for 8 hrs instead of fast cooking for 5 hours. It was great.
pintos and beans
01/26/2008 at 05:10pm
User: Lisa from North Providence, RI User Rating:
My fiance is not a fan of beans, but as I write he will not stop eating. This recipe was so, so easy, and had GREAT flavor.It is very economical to make, and also very healthy. I made it with ham, and it was delicious. Put it in the cooker, and let it go. Great if you have to work, and want to come home to a nice meal. Served it with garlic bread. PERFECT! Thank you "AGAIN" MS. Deen
That's it?
01/21/2005 at 08:52pm
User: Anonymous User Rating:
Paula, Paula....I'm bewildered. Since you're a professional restauranteur, why do so many of your recipes from your cooking show taste BLAND? Is it the fault of the written recipe? Are you pitching to the mediocre palate? Or are you keeping your best stuff secret? If the former, please have it fixed...if either of the latter, what are these recipes for? They don't flatter you, dear Lady.
not wild about
01/20/2005 at 08:27pm
User: DANIELLE from Lexington, KY User Rating:
My husband who was raised on pinto beans said these were quite tasty...I didn't quite see what was so special. They were easy to make though.
crock pot beans were very good!
01/18/2005 at 06:49pm
User: Anonymous User Rating:
This is one of the easiest ways to cook beans - in the crock pot! I thought they were delicious. I put a tad bit too much onion in mine, but the family loved it anyway. Thank you Paula!
Very Good
01/17/2005 at 10:42am
User: Anonymous User Rating:
I used some of the House Seasoning as the recipe called for and the beans were not bland at all. I love the hamhocks in the beans too. Very good recipe--it's a keeper.
pre-soak in what?
01/13/2008 at 01:31am
User: Anonymous User Rating:
are you supposed to pre-soak the hamhock in water and salt, if so, how much?
Southern Comfort
01/10/2006 at 04:22pm
User: Anita from Huffman, TX User Rating:
Thanks for providing a simple yet tasty recipe for a tried and true favorite of mine and my husband's. Even my picky eating children enjoyed this slow-cooker recipe. I did substitute jalapeno sausage for the ham hocks and that gave it a wonderful flavor that blended perfectly with the chili powder. You're the best, Paula!
Mamasita Latina
01/09/2008 at 06:34pm
User: Anonymous User Rating:
I did NOT try this recipe but if you want to cook beans the way we cook beans here you go. 2 1/2 cups pinto beans 1 Tsp salt fill the crock pot with water - 4 hrs later - there you go -- Pinto beans Refry beans- heat Lard until it smokes turn it off wait until smoke starts to go away add some crushed garlic and chorizo saute a little until garlic and chorizo start to brown and add beans, mash until desired consistensy? and there you go. Mexican Style Refried Beans
Delicious Pinto Beans
01/09/2007 at 06:54pm
User: M from Orlando, FL User Rating:
I was raised on pinto beans but had never cooked them myself. When I got a taste for them, I realized I didn't know how to cook them. Thanks to Paula, her delicious recipe helped me impress my husband with a dish he loves but that I never cooked for him during our 25 years of marriage. I followed the recipe to the tee and I think the chili powder and oregano took it over the top. It was scrumptious over white rice and a slice of ham.