cook them in my slow cooker, divide them into freezer bags and freeze. i do this with black beans all the time. pinto beans can be mashed right in the slow cooker after removing and setting aside some the liquid. from the freezer, you can make all kinds of quick meals or just have beans on hand for when you need them in a recipe. to cook beans in the slow cooker, add 6 cups of water to 1 pound of beans (after rinsing and picking through for debris) and cook on high for 6 hours. check to see if you need to add more water occasionally. you don’t want 