My crew loves any food that is Mexican so they can hardly wait for this to be ready.

1	lb.	dry beans, soaked overnight
4	c.	cold water
1	lg.	onion, chopped
1	can	tomatoes (16 oz.)
2	cloves	garlic, minced
2	tsp.	chili powder
2	tsp.	salt
2	tsp.	ground cumin
1/4	lb.	salt pork or bacon, chopped (optional)

Put all ingredients in Crockery Pot. cook on high for about 2 hours, then turn to low and cook for 8 hours.

These beans can be partially mashed and used as a low-fat alternative to refried beans.