Put all the ingredients in a crockpot and cook on high for about 8 hours.
After they are done, drain all of the liquid out and SAVE THE LIQUID!!
Remove half the beans and place in another bowl. Mash these beans with a potato masher or whatever you mash with.
Add the mashed beans back to the crock pot. Add the drained liquid, a bit at a time, to desired consistency, but you want them a little runny because they thicken over time. (makes about 5 cups)