Cowpoke Beans

Ingredients

1 lb pinto beans
2 1/2 c water
1/2 lb salt pork
1 chili pepper
1 onion
1 clove of garlic
1 package tomato paste
1 1/2 tb chili powder
1 ts salt
1 ts cumin seed
1/2 ts marjoram

Instructions

Wash and pick over beans; put in mixing bowl. Cover beans with cold water and soak overnight. Next morning, put beans and water into Dutch oven and bring to a boil; reduce heat. Cover and simmer 1 hour. Stir in remaining ingredients; cover and simmer 3 hours or until tender. Add more water if necessary.