""These beans turn out fabulous in the slow cooker! I developed this recipe after finding too many hard beans after cooking with a pot on the stove."..."
INGREDIENTS
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1 pound dried pinto beans
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1 onion, chopped
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3/4 green bell pepper, diced
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2 celery ribs, chopped
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3 cloves garlic, chopped
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1 pound Black Forest ham, cubed
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1 teaspoon ground cumin, or to taste
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1 tablespoon dried oregano, or to taste
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2 bay leaves
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1 tablespoon lard
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5 cups chicken broth, or as needed to cover