Frijoles (Pinto Beans)
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INGREDIENTS 1-1/2 pounds pinto beans Salt pork, cubed 1/2 teaspoon cumin 1 teaspoon black pepper 1 teaspoon garlic powder 1 can tomato sauce 1 bunch cilantro, chopped Salt, to taste 1 small clove garlic 2 medium ripe tomatoes 1 small white onion Soak beans in water for at least 6 hours. Grind the garlic with cumin and pepper, if you prefer. Before cooking, add salt pork, ground spices and garlic clove to the beans. Cook beans in slow cooker at HIGH until tender. Be sure to check that they are always full with water. Once tender, lower heat to medium low. Dice tomatoes and onion. Add to beans along with cilantro. Let cook for 10 minutes and add tomato sauce and salt.