whole wheat pilaf

take 2 cups of whole wheat, wash several times; add 4-6 cups of cold water (some wheat absorbs more water.) let stand in a cool place for 18-24 hours then put in a crock pot with a little salt for seasoning. simmer on the lowest setting for about 10-12 hours. now melt 1/4 to 1/3 cup of butter in a skillet and add 1 large onion, chopped fine, and simmer. don't brown the butter and onion. this takes about 30 minutes. add butter and onion to the whole wheat the last 2 hours. it keeps in the freezer well.