Slow-Cooker Ranch Beans

Ingredients:

1 Pound Dried pinto beans

3 C Beef broth

2 T Dried minced onion

8 oz Tomato sauce

1 Jalapeño, chopped

3/4 t Garlic powder

1 T Kosher salt, plus more to taste

1 t Chili powder

1 t Apple cider vinegar

1 t Ground cumin

1 t Packed Dark brown sugar

1 t Paprika

1/2 t Black pepper

1/2 t Dried oregano

1 Smoked ham hock or 2 pork chops with bones

Directions:

Place rinsed dried beans in slow-cooker and cover with hot water. 

Cook on high 4 hours. 

Drain if needed. 

Add all remaining ingredients and cook on low an additional 2-4 hours until beans are soft and meat is done. 

Remove bones and serve. 

Optional: Top with sour cream. 

Yield: 4-5 Servings

* Adapted from http://www.chow.com/recipes/30795-slow-cooker-ranch-style-pinto-beans