smoked pork necks w/pinto beans soup

Recipe by
Irana Grenier
Garden Valley, CA

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!

yield 6 -8
prep time 30 Min
cook time 6 Hr
method Slow Cooker Crock Pot

Ingredients For smoked pork necks w/pinto beans soup

  • 2 c
    dried pinto beans, soaked over night in 1 tsp baking soda and then rinsed well
  • 3 sm
    smoked pork necks
  • 1 lg
    onion, cut into 8ths
  • 3 clove
    garlic, minced
  • 1/2 md
    green bell pepper, chopped
  • 1/2 md
    red bell pepper, chopped
  • 10-12
    baby carrots
  • fresh ground pepper
  • celery seed
  • 3 c
    chicken broth
  • 1 c
    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

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