Contributed by Tina Otazua
8 to 10 cups water
2 ham hocks
16 oz kidney beans
fresh garlic or minced garlic to taste (approx. 2 cloves)
1 whole onion, diced
1 14-15 oz. can diced tomatoes
2-3 tsp. seasoning salt
1 tsp. Southwest Seasoning
Put beans and ham along with the garlic and spices in the crock pot. Add enough water to almost fill the crock pot. Cook on high for 4 to 5 hours. Remove ham and debone, then return ham to crock pot. Add onion and canned tomatoes. Cook and additional hour or until onion and beans are done to your liking.
For a fun, tasty twist, use 1 to 2 packets of chili seasoning.