Pinto Beans with Smoked Ham Hocks Slow Cooker

INGREDIENTS

1 lb

pinto beans (soaked overnight directions here: Maple Baked Beans)

2 tbsp

olive oil

large sweet onion, sliced

4 cloves

garlic, minced

salt

1/2 tsp

freshly ground pepper

meaty smoked ham hocks

7 cups

water or stock (chicken, pork or vegetable)

1/4 tsp

garlic powder, or to taste

1/2 tsp

red pepper flakes

1 tsp

ground cumin