Crock Pot Pinto Beans: Cowboy Style (No Soak!)

Ingredients

• 1 pound (450g) dry pinto beans, rinsed and picked over
• 8 cups (1.9 liters) water
• 1 medium yellow onion, chopped (about 1 cup)
• 4 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 tablespoon smoked paprika
• 2 teaspoons chili powder
• 1 teaspoon cumin
• 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
• 1 bay leaf
• 1 teaspoon salt (or to taste)
• 1/2 teaspoon black pepper (or to taste)
• Optional: 4 ounces (113g) salt pork, bacon, or ham hock