Old Fashioned Cowboy Beans

By ukiahgal67

Ingredients

• 1 pound dried pinto beans
• 1/4 pound salt pork
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1 onion, diced
• 14 1/2 ounces can whole tomatoes, chopped
• 3 tablespoons chili powder

Preparation

Step 1

1.Pick beans clean and wash. Place in a large pot (at least 4 quarts). Cover with water and soak overnight.

2.When ready to cook, drain beans and add fresh water to cover 1 inch above beans.

3.Add salt pork and salt. Boil for 30 minutes.

4.Add onions, tomatoes and chili powder and continue boiling for 2 to 3 hours or until the beans are tender.

5.Add additional water as needed.