Slow-Cooked Pinto Beans & Ham

Ingredients

1 pound dried pinto beans, rinsed
1 ham hock or 1–2 cups diced ham
1 onion, chopped
2 cloves garlic, minced
6 cups water or chicken broth
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon black pepper
1/2 teaspoon paprika (optional)
1 bay leaf

Instructions

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