Slow Cooker Magic ... Yes, to add a smoky flavor to your cooked beans feel free to add either cooked and diced bacon or a ham hock. Can I add onions and celery to Crock-Pot Basic Beans?

Keep covered in the refrigerator. The meat on a bacon hock takes longer to become tender, so cook on stove-top for an hour before placing in the slow-cooker. You could cook the soup for longer in ...