Frijoles (Mexican Beans) - cooking recipe

Ingredients

2 cups dry pinto beans
water
1/2 lb meat (Meats should include only one of the following ( Saltpork, Ham Hock)
1 large onion, Chopped
2 garlic cloves, minced
1 tablespoon red chili powder
1 tablespoon ground cumin
1/2 teaspoon oregano

Preparation

Add salt to taste if other than Salt Pork is used (optional).
Soak beans in water overnight.
Add salt pork, onion, garlic, chili powder, cumin and oregano; simmer on low heat at least 4 hours or water is absorbed and mixture is thick.