Bacon 'N Pinto Beans - cooking recipe

Ingredients

2 lbs dry pinto beans
1 lb sliced bacon, cut into 1 inch pieces
2 medium tomatoes, diced
1 1/2 tablespoons cumin
1 1/2 tablespoons chili powder
4 cloves garlic, minced
2 serrano peppers or 2 jalapeno peppers, minced (Less for the timid)
salt

Preparation

Cover the beans with water in a heavy saucepan and bring to a boil, drain.
Cover with water again, about 2\" above the beans.
Add all the remaining ingredients, except salt.
Bring to a boil, reduce heat to low and simmer uncovered until the beans are very soft.
add more water if necessary.
Keep the beans submerged, takes approximately 3 1/2 hours.
Season with salt to taste.
If the beans are too liquid cool and sit overnight.
Reheat to serve, stir frequently so the beans do not stick.