2 pounds dry pinto beans
6 quarts water (or enough to cover beans a little more than doubled)
1/4 cup salt
Prep:
Sort beans. Soak beans in salted water overnight, or at least for 8 hours. Discard liquid and rinse beans.
1 teaspoon sugar
Ham bone or bacon ends (1/2 lb)
Put all ingredients in slow cooker covered with water at least one inch above the surface of the beans. Cook for 2-3 hours on high or 5-6 hours on low. Check throughout to ensure good water level. (Cooking times vary with different crock pots.)
Salt to taste (if I'm using a salted meat, I don't add any)