Buckshot beans/crockpot

    
2cdried pinto beans, washed
1eaonion, chopped
2eagarlic cloves, minced
1eabay leaf
1/2lbsmoked ham, chopped
2ccanned  tomatoes, chopped
1/2cbell pepper, chopped
2tschili powder
2tsbrown sugar
1/2tsdry mustard
1/4tsoregano
Directions:
Cover beans with water and let soak overnight.  Drain beans, discarding soaking water.  In crockpot, cover beans with fresh water and add remaining ingredients.  Cook on LOW for 6-8 hours, until beans are tender. Taste beans, add salt if necessary (don't add salt at the beginning of cooking time - it will make the beans tough!).