Beans

2lbs pinto beans
1/2 pound bacon
1 onion
garlic

Sort beans (there will be rocks and bad beans) and wash well. Place in large pot with peeled whole onion, garlic cloves or desired garlic salt, and bacon. Add cold water so the water level seems to have a ratio of one part beans, three parts water. Turn on high and bring to a rolling boil. When boiling, turn beans on low and cook for 5 hours stirring occasionally. If you think your beans may need more water, bring some to a boil in a separate pot and add. Do not add salt to your beans until they are done cooking or they will absorb the salt. Remove the onion and large pieces of bacon. Beans are great college food because they are SOOOO cheap and full of protein. Iif you have access to a freezer, these are great to make in bulk (because they take so long) and then you have them on hand for recipes or to use as a side dish with a recipe. I store mine in quart size freezer bags.