Slow Cooker Refried Beans With Bacon

• 1 cup dried pinto beans
• 1 ham hock
• 2 teaspoons salt
• 1/2 (16 ounce) package bacon, chopped
• 1/2 onion, finely chopped
• 2 teaspoons finely chopped garlic
• 1 teaspoon chili powder

1. Place beans in a bowl with water to cover. Soak 8 hours to overnight.
2. Drain the beans; place in a slow cooker with ham hock and salt. Cover with water. Cook on Low until beans are soft, about 8 hours.
3. Place bacon in a large pot. Cook over medium-high heat, turning occasionally, until starting to crisp, about 6 minutes. Add onion; cook and stir until soft, 5 to 7 minutes. Add garlic; cook and stir until beginning to brown, about 3 minutes.
4. Transfer beans to the bacon mixture using a slotted spoon. Mash with a potato masher, adding liquid from the slow cooker as needed. Add chili powder. Cook and stir until combined, 3 to 5 minutes.

pinto beans, ham hock, salt, bacon, onion, garlic, chili powder

Taken from www.allrecipes.com/recipe/237333/slow-cooker-refried-beans-with-bacon/ (may not work)