Ingredients

The following ingredients have 4 Servings
  • 1 pound Camellia brand pinto beans (soaked overnight)
  • 6 ounces fatback pork
  • 1 large onion (chopped)
  • 2 cloves garlic (minced)
  • 1 bay leaf
  • 1 teaspoon black pepper
  • 6 cups water
  • 1 pound diced ham (optional)
  • salt to taste
  • Cornbread (for serving)
  • Chowchow (for serving)

Instruction

  • Soak pinto beans in cold water overnight, then drain.
  • Add beans to the slow cooker along with the fatback pork, onion, garlic, bay leaf, pepper, and six cups water.
  • Cook on low for 8 hours, then stir in the ham and cook 2 hours more.
  • Season to taste with salt.
  • Traditionally served in bowls topped with chow chow and slices of cornbread on the side.