Perfect Pinto Beans

1 pound dried pinto beans~ rinsed and picked
1 ham hock~ with some ham attached
water

Soak clean dried beans in large bowl of water for 24 hours. Discard water and transfer beans to crock pot. Place ham hock in center of beans and cover with clean water (water should be approximately 1 inch above beans). Cook on high for 1 hour then reduce to low and cook 12 hours or until beans are tender and creamy. Spoon beans and sauce over cooked white rice for "piggy smash", add salt and pepper to taste after cooking.