Crock Pot Pinto Beans

 1 lb dry pinto beans

1/2 tsp oregano

1/2 tsp chili powder

4 cups water

1/2 tsp garlic powder

1/2 tsp pepper

1/2 tsp salt

ham hock or fatback or bacon

1 onion, chopped

Using a colander, check the pinto beans and make sure there are no pebbles.  The night before soak the dried pinto beans in water (at least 2 inch above), leave to sit overnight.

Rinse the pinto beans and to Crock Pot.  Add the rest of the ingredients.  Stir together.  Set Crock Pot on High for 5 hours.  Serve.

Recipe:  Mama Sue