• Rinse died black beans and pick out any broken beans.
• Pour the beans into a 6 quart slow cooker.
• Add all spices and onion.
• Mix in the water.
• Cook on high for 6 hours or low 8-10 hours.
• Drain and serve or store in the refrigerator or freezer in an airtight container.

Refried Style Instructions

• Reserve the cooking liquid when you drain the beans in a separate bowl.
• Return the drained beans to the slow cooker and add 1 cup of the cooking liquid.
• Use an immersion blender to start blending the beans.
• Continue to blend until the beans are smooth.
• If the beans are too thick, add 1/2 cup of the cooking liquid at a time and fully blend before adding more, until you reach your desired consistency.
• Serve immediately or store in an airtight container in the refrigerator or freezer.