Spicy Cowboy Beans

Ingredients

• 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

Instructions

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.