Crockpot Beans
8 Servings (about 1 cup each)
This is a trouble-free method of making beans from scratch that doesn't require soaking the beans overnight. You can, however, shorten the cooking time somewhat by boiling the beans in a generous amount of water in a separate pot for 2 minutes, turning off the heat and letting the beans soak for one hour. Drain the beans, add them to the crockpot with fresh water and cook according to the recipe.
Ingredients
1 lb dried beans, like pinto or navy
1 onion, chopped
1 clove garlic, chopped
1 bay leaf
salt and pepper to taste
Pick through the beans to remove any stones. Rinse the beans in a colander under running water. Put the beans, onion, garlic and bay leaf in a crockpot. Fill the crockpot with water to within 1 inch of the top. Cook the beans on high heat for about 8 hours. Add salt and pepper to taste before serving.
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