Ingredients:

  Amount  Measure       Ingredient -- Preparation Method
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   1      cup           pinto beans -- (or 2 )
   2                    smoked ham hocks -- (or 3 )
   1                    bay leaf
                        water

Preparation:

Place beans and ham hocks in crock pot with bay leaf. Cover with water. Cook overnight or 6 to 8 hours on high. No need to season because ham hocks give dish flavor. Serve with cornbread!