Charro Beans by GlendaMach

Ingredients:

1/2 pound pinto beans
1 slice salt pork, about 1/2 in wide
salt and pepper to taste
1/2 t oregano
1 T chili powder
4 slices bacon, chopped
1 lug onion, chopped
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 tomato, chopped
2 T cilantro, chopped
1 Poblano pepper, seeded and chopped

Instructions:

Soak beans, cover with water in medium pot for at least 2 hrs. Add salt pork and bring to a boil over medium heat. Reduce heat, cover and cook for1 1/2 to 2 hrs. Add salt, pepper, oregano, and chili powder, and continue to simmer. Saute bacon, onion, garlic, tomato, Poblano pepper and cilantro for approximately 10 min. Add to beans and simmer an additional 30 min.

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-- RickMach - 04 Mar 2005