Add the dry, unsoaked pinto beans, ham (leftover, ham hocks, or ham bone), onion, minced garlic, bay leaf, salt, and pepper ...

Yes, to add a smoky flavor to your cooked beans feel free to add either cooked and diced bacon or a ham hock. Can I add onions and celery to Crock-Pot Basic Beans? Yes, onions and celery can add ...

Drain the soaked beans and discard the water. Place the beans, ham hocks, chicken broth, and bay leaf in a soup pot; do not add salt at this stage. Bring to a boil and simmer for about 1 hour ...