Crock Pot Pintos

Sort beans, discarding rocks and ugly beans.

Place in large bowl and cover with cool water 2-inches above beans.

Soak overnight.

After soaking, drain and rinse beans.

Place in crock pot.

Cover with cool water to about 2-inches above beans in pot. Add nothing else now!

Cover with lid and cook on high heat setting for 5 to 6 hours; the longer, the better.

Don't open lid. You should not have to add water during cooking, but if you do, add boiling water only.

About 1 hour before serving, saute seeded jalapeño, onion and garlic in bacon drippings only until tender. Add vegetables, bacon drippings and desired salt.

Re-cover and continue to cook on high for 1 more hour.