Pinto Beans Caliente

Directions

1. 1
   Wash beans.
2. 2
   Place dry salt bacon in crock-pot and add washed beans.
3. 3
   Sprinkle with 2 tablespoons garlic salt.
4. 4
   Cover with water to 1 inch above beans.
5. 5
   Let stand overnight or until water is absorbed.
6. 6
   After soaking, add water until 1 inch of water covers beans.
7. 7
   Add 1 tablespoon garlic salt, pepper and chili powder; stir.
8. 8
   Cook on high setting of crock-pot for 1 hour.
9. 9
   Add more water to keep beans covered.
10. 10
    Cook an additional 5 hours on low setting.
11. 11
    Try soaking beans in beer (less gas).