Slow Cooker Brothy Beans Food

MIX-AND-MATCH BROTHY BEANS

Steps:

• For the brothy beans: Put the beans in a large bowl with cold water to cover by 2 inches. Soak in the refrigerator at least 8 hours and up to 12 hours.
• Drain and rinse the beans. Heat 2 tablespoons of the olive oil in a medium Dutch oven over medium heat. Add the smoked meat if using and cook, stirring occasionally, until crisped, 3 to 5 minutes. Add the onion and other chopped vegetables. Cook, stirring occasionally, until just softened, about 3 minutes.
• For the aromatics: Add the aromatics of your choice (use up to 3) and cook, stirring, until sizzling, about 1 minute.
• Add the beans and bay leaves along with cold water to cover by about 2 inches (8 to 9 cups). Submerge the woody herb sprigs in the water if using. Bring to a simmer, partially cover the pot with the lid and cook until the beans are very tender, 1 hour 15 minutes to 1 hour 30 minutes, depending on the type of bean.
• To serve, remove and discard the bay leaves and herb sprigs. Stir in the remaining 2 tablespoons olive oil. Season with 1 1/2 to 2 teaspoons according to your taste. Stir in the fresh herbs.
• Italian: Follow the recipe using cannellini beans, pancetta, celery, carrots, garlic, rosemary and parsley.
• Latin: Follow the recipe using black beans, ham, bell pepper, tomato, sofrito, jalapeno and cilantro.
• Cajun: Follow the recipe using black eyed peas, andouille, celery, bell pepper, tomato paste, thyme and chives.
• Tex-Mex: Follow the recipe using pinto beans, celery, carrot, garlic, adobo sauce and cilantro.

24 WAYS TO MAKE SLOW COOKER BEANS

Steps:

• Select your favorite recipe.
• Organize all the required ingredients.
• Prep a bean dish in 30 minutes or less!

SLOW COOKER BREAKFAST BEANS

Steps:

• Heat the slow cooker if necessary. Heat the oil in a large frying pan and fry the onion until it starts to brown, then add the garlic and cook for 1 min. Add the vinegar and sugar and bubble for a minute. Stir in the beans and passata and season with black pepper. Tip everything into the slow cooker.
• Cook on Low for 5 hours. If the sauce seems a little thin turn the heat to High and cook for a few more minutes. Stir through the coriander.

SLOW COOKER BROTHY BEEF STEW

Steps:

• arrange vegetables in a slow cooker -- top with beef chunks.set aside.
• mix flour, salt, pepper and sprinkle over meat.
• stir well -- add remaining ingredients.
• cover, heat on low setting for 8-10 hours or on high for 4-5 hours --
• remove and discard bay leaf.
• You know I find it easy to convert any favorite stre recipe from stove top to slow cooker -- if it usually simmmers 35-45 minutes.that equals 6-8 hours on low or 3-4 hours on high -- Recipes that cook 1-3 hours will be done in 8-12 hours on low or 4-6 on high.at least that is what I use as a guideline.

BROTHY BEANS

Steps:

• Place dry beans in a fine colander and pick out any stones you see.
• Rinse.
• Place in a large pot and add the water.
• Bring to a boil-boil for 4 minutes, cover and remove from heat.
• Let stand for 1 hour.
• Drain.
• Cover the beans with the remaining 6 cups water, add the lard and onion.
• Bring to a simmer over medium low heat.
• Partially cover and simmer until they are fully tender, about 90 minutes to 2 hours.
• Stir often to prevent sticking and scorching.
• Season with salt and serve.

SLOW-COOKER GREAT NORTHERN BEANS

Steps:

• Soak beans overnight in water, 12 - 24 hrs, drain and rinse.
• Cook ham hocks in 6 cups chicken broth in slow cooker on high for 60 minutes. Remove bones from slow cooker, once cooled strip meat off the bones and set aside to add at the very end. (alternatives - skip this step and add cooked ham or bacon at the very end).
• While ham hocks cook, chop carrots, celery, onion, and mince the garlic.
• Add rinsed beans, carrots, celery, onion, garlic, and all spices/seasonings to the liquid in the slow cooker.
• Cook for 5 hrs on high heat (longer if on low heat).
• Serve with rice.