smoked pork necks w/pinto beans soup

16 Pinches
Garden Valley, CA
Updated on Apr 12, 2014

My husband loves bean soup, so I went into my herb garden and brought in a few. I then looked to see what vegies I had. This is what I came up with. My husband said it was the best he's ever had!

prep time 30 Min
cook time 6 Hr
method Slow Cooker Crock Pot
yield 6-8 serving(s)

Ingredients

  • 2 cups dried pinto beans, soaked over night in 1 tsp baking soda and then rinsed well
  • 3 small smoked pork necks
  • 1 large onion, cut into 8ths
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1/2 medium green bell pepper, chopped
  • 1/2 medium red bell pepper, chopped
  • 10-12 - baby carrots
  • - fresh ground pepper
  • - celery seed
  • 3 cups chicken broth
  • 1 cup water
  • FRESH HERBS (IF AN HERB IS STRONG I USE LESS, IF AN HERB IS LIGHT I USE MORE)
  • - fresh sage, tarragon, parsley, oregano, rosemary, thyme, chives and mint, chopped

How To Make smoked pork necks w/pinto beans soup

  • Step 1
    Place beans and pork necks in a 4 qt slow cooker
  • Step 2
    Add onion, garlic, bell peppers, and baby carrots
  • Step 3
    Add fresh ground pepper and celery seed
  • Step 4
    Add fresh herbs and pour broth and water over the top
  • Step 5
    Cover and cook on low for 10-12 hours or on high 5-6 hours (Great served with cornbread)

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