enough and the shanks are fatty; if they start to stick badly, add just a teaspoon or two of neutral oil. This browning step is key to getting that glossy, brown braised exterior and a more flavorful cooking liquid.
Place the rinsed navy beans in the bottom of a 5- to 6-quart slow cooker. Nestle the browned pork shanks on top of the beans, arranging them so they sit snugly among the beans rather than stacked on top of each other.
Pour in the
