Slow Cooker Refried Beans with Bacon Recipe

Place beans in a bowl with water to cover. Soak 8 hours to overnight.

Drain the beans; place in a slow cooker with ham hock and salt. Cover with water. Cook on Low until beans are soft about 8 hours.

Place bacon in a large pot. Cook over medium-high heat turning occasionally until starting to crisp about 6 minutes. Add onion; cook and stir until soft 5 to 7 minutes. Add garlic; cook and stir until beginning to brown about 3 minutes.

Transfer beans to the bacon mixture using a slotted spoon. Mash with a potato masher adding liquid from the slow cooker as needed. Add chili powder. Cook and stir until combined 3 to 5 minutes.