Pintos in a Crockpot

1. 1

   Place beans in a 4-quart crock pot.

2. 2

   Fill crockpot with water to a level about 3 inches above the level of the beans.

3. 3

   Add remaining ingredients, stir to mix well, and disolve the bouillon, cover, and cook on high for four hours.

4. 4

   Stir, reduce heat to low, and cover.

5. 5

   Cook on low two hours or until ready to serve (see note below).

6. 6

   If the beans get dry and you need to add water, bring it to a boil on the stove first.

7. 7

   Never add cold water to beans while they are cooking.

8. 8

   Add meat, such as cooked bacon or sausage, about 2 hours before serving if desired.

9. 9

   Note: To keep the water level from getting too low and allow the beans to cook a little faster, fold a bath towel and place it over the lid of the crockpot (just large enough to cover the top of the crockpot and droop over the sides a little bit).

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    This keeps the steam from escaping to a certain degree and holds in more of the heat.

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.