Pammy's slow cooker beans are delicious pinto beans that use a smoked turkey leg rather than pork to amp up the flavor. Serve with rice or cornbread.
Preparation Time
15 mins
Cooking Time
8 hr
Total Time
8 hr 15 mins
Calories
415 Calories
Recipe Instructions
Step 1
Wash and pick over beans; place in a large bowl. Fill with cold water; soak beans 6 to 8 hours.
Step 2
Drain and rinse beans; place into a slow cooker. Pour in 8 cups water. Stir in onion, garlic powder, bay leaves, black pepper, and onion powder. Place turkey leg into slow cooker; cover.
Step 3
Cook on Low setting for 6 hours. Stir in olive oil, add more water if beans are beginning to dry out; cook until beans are very tender, 2 hours more.