Instructions: Heres my favorite recipe from Butter Busters with my modifications for making in the crockpot. Next time I think Ill use 2 cans of Ro-tel and less water.

Soak beans overnight. Mix water, beans, and onion in a 4-quart Dutch oven. Cover and heat to boiling; boil 2 minutes. Remove from heat and let stand 1 hour. Add just enough water to cover beans.

Stir in remaining ingredients. Heat to boiling; reduce heat. Cover and simmer, stirring occasionally, until beans are tender, about 2 hours. Add water during cooking if necessary. Serve with rice as a meal or in bowls as Bean Soup.

For crockpot: soak and boil as directed. Combine ingredients in crockpot (dont add extra water). Cook on low for 9 hours or high for 2 hours and low for 4-5 hours. These are great leftover and can be mashed for "refried" beans. Add less water for less soupy consistency.

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