the beans are tender and the shanks are extremely soft, taste the liquid and add more salt if needed. If the sauce is thinner than you’d like, remove the lid and let the slow cooker run on HIGH for 20–30 minutes to reduce slightly, or use the back of a spoon to mash a small handful of beans against the side of the crock and stir them back in to help thicken the liquid.
To serve, carefully lift the pork shanks from the slow cooker—the meat may be so tender
