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Sift through beans to check for any rocks or pebbles.
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Discard them if you find any.
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Place beans in crock pot.
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(I do this step in the morning.)
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Add water to cover about 2-3 inches above beans soak beans 10-12 hours.
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DO NOT turn crock pot on during soaking process.
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( Soaking beans helps reduce the gas and bloating beans can cause.)
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Discard soaking water.
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(This step i do before bed so the beans are ready the next morning.)
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Add fresh water to your crock pot along with chopped onions and salt covering beans about 4 inches.
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Turn crock pot on LOW and cook 10-12 hours.
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When beans are soft drain liquid but reserve 1/2 cup of liquid.
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In a large skillet add bacon grease, cumin, smoked paprika, garlic powder and chili powder.
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Heat on medium/high heat until bubbly.
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Add beans and onions from crock pot, stir a few times to incorporate all ingredients.
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Mash until most of the beans are smashed leaving some whole beans for texture.
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Taste and add more spices to your liking.
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Cook until beans thicken to your desired consistency.
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About 3-5 min depending on how high you have your heat ( If you get the beans too thick, thin out with reserved cooking liquid until desired consistency.)
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Remove from heat and serve.
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Enjoy!
