posted by techgoddess 02-24-101 8:44 PM
Cowboy Beans
2 pounds pinto beans
2 pounds ham hocks or salt pork
2 onions -- chopped
4 tablespoons sugar
2 green chiles -- or to taste
1 can tomato paste
salt
Wash beans and soak overnight. Cover beans with water and cook with above ingredients over low heat (simmer) until done. Sample the beans while cooking so you can add salt to taste. Add water as needed.