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Rinse beans in colander and pick over.
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Put beans in a large Dutch oven and cover with water.
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Let soak at least 1 hour, adding water if needed to keep covered.
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Simmer beans 1 hour, removing foam on top.
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Keep adding boiling water as needed to just cover beans.
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Put beans into slow cooker crock or leave in Dutch oven to cook in oven.
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Add all other ingredients; stir, cover and set on low in slow cooker or 300u00b0, covered, in oven; oven method requires 6 to 7 hours.
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Add water as necessary to keep beans covered and removing cover for final hour of cooking to brown.
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Slow cooker method is best done the night before and allowed to cook, covered, all night and the next day.
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They are ready any time after approximately 12 hours.
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No peeking necessary as no water needs to be added with this method.
