Texas Cowpoke Pintos

* Exported from MasterCook *

Texas Cowpoke Pintos

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Serving Size : 8 Preparation Time :0:00
Categories : Beans Southwestern
Vegetable

Amount Measure Ingredient -- Preparation Method
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2 lbs Pinto Beans
1/2 pound Smoked Bacon
1/2 pound Salt Pork
2 Medium Tomatoes -- Contadina Italian
2 teaspoons Ground Cumin
2 teaspoons Chili Powder
1 teaspoon Ground Garlic Or 4 Pods
Crushed Fresh Garlic
2 lg Jalapeno Peppers
Salt To Taste

Wash beans thoroughly, and discard any bad ones or rocks! Place beans in pot a
nd cover with water. Bring to the boil. Pour out water. Return beans to the
pot and add fresh water to cover 2 to 3 inches (for thicker sauce use 2 inches)
. Add all other ingredients except salt. Bring to the boil again and reduce t
o simmer. If done in a crock pot it will take 8 to 10 hours. On the stove, it
will take about 6 hours. Season with salt the last hour if needed, and contin
ue cooking till done. Makes about 10 servings. Can freeze, and use later for
frijoles refrito.

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