Cowpoke Beans

1 lb Dried pinto beans 2 1/2 c Cold water
1/2 lb Salt pork, cut up
1 Red chili pepper
1 Medium onion - chopped
1 Clove of garlic - minced
1 cn Tomato paste - 6 oz.
1 1/2 tb Chili powder
1 ts Salt
1 ts Cumin seed
1/2 ts Marjoram

Wash and pick over beans; put in mixing bowl. Cover beans with cold water and soak overnight. Next morning, put beans and water into Dutch oven and bring to a boil; reduce heat. Cover and simmer 1 hour. Stir in remaining ingredients; cover and simmer 3 hours or until tender. Add more water if necessary.

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