Pinto Beans - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1 bag pinto beans (small size)
ham hock or salt pork
1 onion
2 Tbsp. garlic powder
water (to cover beans)

Preparation

Wash beans and place in pot with enough water to cover beans. Let them come to a boil. Turn off.
Let beans soak in pot for at least 6 hours. Add water to cover beans completely and let come to a boil.
Cook on low heat for 2 hours.
Add ham hock or salt pork, onion and garlic.
Let beans cook for 2 more hours.