Pinto Beans

• 1 lb dried pinto bean, rinsed and remove any hard pieces
• 6 slices bacon, cut in 1-inch pieces
• 2 large onions, Minced
• 1 large green bell pepper, Minced
• 1 tablespoon garlic, Minced
• 3 tablespoons chili powder
• 2 tablespoons ketchup
• 8 ounces ham, diced
• 4 teaspoons salt
• 12 teaspoon black pepper
• 12 teaspoon white pepper
• 8 cups water

1. Fry bacon in 5 quart Dutch Oven over medium heat until crispy then remove and set aside, saving drippings.
2. Add onions and bell pepper to bacon grease in Dutch oven and saute' until soft and wilted, about 45 minutes.
3. All remaining ingredients including reserved bacon.
4. Cover and simmer over low heat for 4 hours or until soft, adding more water if necessary.

pinto bean, bacon, onions, green bell pepper, garlic, chili powder, ketchup, ham, salt, black pepper, white pepper, water

Taken from www.food.com/recipe/pinto-beans-436378 (may not work)