Pinto Bean Stew - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1 lb. pinto beans
1 ham bone
1 tsp. salt
1/8 tsp. hot pepper sauce
1/4 c. bacon fat or shortening
1 large onion
1 garlic clove, minced
4 medium tomatoes, chopped
1/4 c. minced parsley (optional)
1/2 tsp. marjoram (optional)
1 Tbsp. chili powder

Preparation

Cook pinto beans with ham bone and hot pepper sauce until tender, approximately 1 to 1 1/2 hours. Heat bacon fat in large skillet. Cook onion and garlic until golden. Add all remaining ingredients. Cover and cook about 40 minutes, stirring frequently. Combine tomato mixture with beans. Simmer, covered, over low heat another 15 minutes. Remove ham bone before serving. Makes 6 to 9 servings.