Spicy Cowboy Beans

• 1 pound dried pinto beans
• 1 1-pound fully cooked center-cut ham slice, cut into 1/2-inch cubes
• 1 1/4-pound piece salt pork, rind scored in crisscross pattern
• 1 large onion, chopped
• 6 tablespoons chili powder
• 2 garlic cloves, minced
• 1 jalapeno chili, minced
• 2 teaspoons Worcestershire sauce
• 1 teaspoon hot pepper sauce (such as Tabasco)
• 1 bay leaf

1. Place beans in heavy large Dutch oven.
2. Add enough water to cover by 3 inches.
3. Boil 2 minutes.
4. Remove from heat.
5. Cover and let stand 1 hour.
6. Drain.
7. Return beans to Dutch oven.
8. Add enough water to cover by 2 inches.
9. Add all remaining ingredients.
10. Bring to boil.
11. Reduce heat to medium.
12. Simmer until beans are tender and liquid thickens, stirring frequently, about 3 hours.
13. Discard salt pork and bay leaf.
14. Season beans with salt and pepper.
15. (Can be prepared 1 day ahead.
16. Cover and refrigerate.
17. Bring to simmer before serving.)
18. Ladle into bowls and serve.

pinto beans, center, salt pork, onion, chili powder, garlic, jalapeno chili, worcestershire sauce, hot pepper, bay leaf

Taken from www.epicurious.com/recipes/food/views/spicy-cowboy-beans-668 (may not work)