Andi's Pinto Beans

3 dry pinto beans, cooked
2 T apple cider vinegar
1 large onion chopped
1 whole jalepino pepper with two slits cut in its sides
2 T minced garlic
2 T cumin
2 T chili powder
2 T sea salt

1. Put first two ingredients in a half gallon jar and fill up the rest of the way with water. Soak overnight.

2. Drain and rinse beans.

3. Put in Crock and cover with water or chicken broth twice the depth of greens.

4. Turn the Crock on High and cover and prepare the seasonings.

5. Add to Crock and simmer on high for 4-6 hours. Taste and add more seasonings as needed.

6. To make a bean dip, remove beans from liquid and mash with a splash of olive oil and bean water as needed. Mix in a little cheddar cheese to taste.