Pinto Beans and Pork

Ingredients:
1 pound dried pinto beans
5 cups water
1 medium onion, chopped (1/2 cup)
1 garlic clove, minced
1 tsp chili powder
1 tsp salt
1/4 pound salt pork, ham or sausage, cut into 1/4 inch cubes

Directions:
Pick over beans and rinse under running water.  Combine beans and enough water to soak in a large pot; cover, let soak over night.  OR quick soak, bring to a boil, boiling for 2 minutes, remove from heat, cover, and let stand for 1 hour.  Drain.  Add the 5 cups of water, onion, garlic, chili powder, and meat to beans.  Bring to a boil, lower heat, simmer over low heat for 2 1/2 hours or until beans are tender.  Add more water  if necessary.  Stir in salt.  Serves 4 to 6.

Recipe from my mom, Margie Lanclos