Basic Beans From Dried - Crockpot

Total Time: 8 hrs 10 mins Preparation Time: 10 mins Cook Time: 8 hrs

Ingredients

• 1 lb dried beans, picked over and rinsed
• 1 large onion, quartered (optional)
• 3 garlic cloves, crushed (optional)
• 2 bay leaves (optional)
• water

Recipe

• 1 soak the beans in enough water to cover, plus an inch or two for 8 hours or overnight.
• 2 drain the beans and place them in a 5 1/2 to 6 quart slow cooker/crock pot. add the onion, garlic, and bay leaves, if using, and enough water to cover, 6 to 8 cups. cover and cook on high for 8 to 12 hours, or longer, depending on the type of bean.