Chuckwagon Beans - cooking recipe

Ingredients

4 c. pinto beans
1 lb. salt pork or ham hocks
2 medium onions, chopped
2 Tbsp. sugar
3 tsp. chili powder
6 oz. tomato paste
salt to taste

Preparation

Wash beans and soak overnight; drain.
Place in a large kettle or Dutch oven and cover with water.
Add remaining ingredients, except for salt.
Simmer 3 to 4 hours, stirring occasionally.
Add salt to taste and more water if needed.
Cook another hour or until beans are tender.