Pinto Beans With Ham Hocks

• 1 lb dried pinto bean
• 5 cups water
• 4 smoked ham hocks
• 1 yellow onion, chopped
• 3 garlic cloves, minced
• 1 bay leaf
• 1 12 teaspoons salt
• 1 teaspoon dried oregano leaves
• 12 teaspoon ground black pepper
• 12 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes (optional)

1. Rinse beans and remove stones.
2. Soak in 5 cups of water overnight.
3. Place beans and water into 7-8 quart slow cooker.
4. Add remaining ingredients.
5. Cover and cook on low for 8-10 hours.
6. Remove hocks.
7. Cool.
8. Remove meat from hocks, cut into small pieces, and stir into beans.

pinto bean, water, ham hocks, yellow onion, garlic, bay leaf, salt, oregano, ground black pepper, red pepper

Taken from www.food.com/recipe/pinto-beans-with-ham-hocks-168858 (may not work)