Step 1

If using dried beans soak them overnight before proceeding.

Step 2

Add all of the ingredients to your slow cooker (mine is 6 quarts) and stir them together well.

Step 3

If using soaked dried beans, set the slow cooker to low and cook for about 8 hours or high for about 4 to 5 hours. If using canned/fully cooked beans set to low and cook for 5 to 6 hours or high for about 3½ to 4 hours.

Step 4

Check the beans are cooked through and tender before serving.

Step 5

If at any time it gets too thick add a little boiling water from a kettle to thin as desired.