Dutch Oven Wrangler Beans
Makes 8 Servings

Ingredients:

• 1 - pound dried pinto beans
• 2-1/2 - cups cold water
• 1/2 - pound salt pork, cut up
• 1 - red chili pepper
• 1 - medium onion, chopped
• 1 - clove garlic, minced
• 1 - can (6 ounces) tomato paste
• 1-1/2 - Tablespoon chili powder
• 1 - teaspoon salt
• 1 - teaspoon cumin seed
• 1/2 - teaspoon marjoram

Directions:

1. Wash and pick over beans; put in mixing bowl. Cover beans with cold water and soak overnight.
2. Next mornings put beans, water, and salt pork into Dutch oven and bring to a boil; reduce heat.
3. Cover and simmer 1 hour.
4. Stir chili pepper, onion, garlic tomato paste, chili powder, salt, cumin seed, and marjoram; cover and simmer 3 hours or until tender.
5. Add more water if necessary.