Crock Pot Pinto Beans

I know that Pinto Beans is usually a cold weather dinner but I've been craving them because it's been so long since we ate them. Plus there are lots you can do with the leftovers.

Directions:

To cook quicker you can soak the beans in water over night and then rinse and start cooking. You can also boil on the stove and once they are to a rolling boil turn off heat and let set covered for an hour the rinse and cook or you can do what I did which was put the beans dry into the crock pot and cook on high for about 12 hours without precooking. If you soak or cook first then cook on low for 12 hours or on high for about 4 to 6 hours.

Ingredients:

2 or 3 Ham Hocks placed in the bottom of the crock pot
1 16oz package of dry pinto beans
2 packages of dry onion soup mix
water to cover all (check back often to see if more water needs to be added)

Serve by itself or with fresh baked corn bread. Can also be served over rice.