Pinto Beans

Ingredients:

1 pound pinto beans
2 small or 1 large ham hocks
1 small strip ham fat (if hock is lean)
Water, to cover by 1 inch
1/2 teaspoon crushed dried red pepper
1 teaspoon salt
1 onion chopped fine (Optional but taste great)

Directions:

Place all ingredients in a large crock pot and bring to a boil, covered, and cook for 6 or more hours.
Check after 2 hours and add more water if needed.
I like to have a lot of soup in the beans for the cornbread.
Remove the ham hock and break up the ham into small pieces; add to beans.
Serves with cornbread and chopped onions.

Source: Hillbilly CAST IRON Cooking