Crock Pot Pinto Beans

Crock Pot Pinto Beans 1 lb. dry pinto beans 4 C. hot water (to start, may need to add more) 1/4 lb. fat back or smoked ham hock 1/2 T. salt (you may need more when you taste test) 1 tsp. black pepper Add beans, fat back and water to slow cooker, cook on low heat for 10 hours (check regularly to see if you need more water, we like the liquid for our cornbread). Add in the salt and pepper and continue to cook until the beans are nice and tender. Check to see if you need more salt before serving. Make sure to chop up an onion to serve with these beans, oh so good!