Mexican-style Red Beans

1 lb Dried beans; soaked overnight
4 c Cold water
1 lg Onion; coarsely chopped
1 cn (16 oz.) tomatoes
2 Garlic cloves; minced
1 ts Crushed red pepper or
2 ts Chili powder
2 ts Salt
1/4 lb Salt pork or bacon; chopped (optional)
2 ts Ground cumin

Put all ingredients into crock pot. Cook on high for 2 hours, then low for 8 hours. The beans can then be partially mashed for a low-fat alternative to refried beans.

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