Crock Pot Pintos

Directions

1. 1
   Sort beans, discarding rocks and ugly beans.
2. 2
   Place in large bowl and cover with cool water 2-inches above beans.
3. 3
   Soak overnight.
4. 4
   After soaking, drain and rinse beans.
5. 5
   Place in crock pot.
6. 6
   Cover with cool water to about 2-inches above beans in pot. Add nothing else now!
7. 7
   Cover with lid and cook on high heat setting for 5 to 6 hours; the longer, the better.
8. 8
   Don't open lid. You should not have to add water during cooking, but if you do, add boiling water only.
9. 9
   About 1 hour before serving, saute seeded jalapeno, onion and garlic in bacon drippings only until tender. Add vegetables, bacon drippings and desired salt.
10. 10
    Re-cover and continue to cook on high for 1 more hour.