Crock pot black beans

Ingredients:
1 1-lb bag dried black beans
1 1/2 teaspoon salt
1 large onion, roughly chopped
1 bay leaf
Sprinkle of Penzey's 4S salt


Instructions:
1. Mix the black beans, salt, and 6 cups of cold water in a pot and bring to a boil. Boil for 10 minutes.

2. Put the chopped onion, bay leaf, epazote, bacon/drippings in the crock pot. Pour the beans and cooking water into crock pot, cover, and turn to low.

3. Cook for 4-8 hours or until your beans are cooked to your liking. Cool beans and liquid, portion into containers of your choice, and freeze.