100 rifles texas beans

Ingredients:

• 2 cups pinto beans, dry
• 1/4 pound salt pork, diced
• 1 cup chopped onion
• 1 clove garlic, minced
• 2 teaspoons salt
• dash pepper
• 2 cans tomatoes, (16 oz each)
• 3/4 cup diced green pepper
• 1 tablespoon sugar
• 6 drops bottled hot pepper sauce

Preparation:

In 2-quart bean pot or casserole, cover beans with water; soak overnight. Drain. Cover with fresh water; add salt pork, onion, and garlic to the beans. Simmer, covered, for 2 hours. Add salt, pepper, tomatoes, green pepper, sugar, and hot pepper sauce. Cover and simmer 3 hours more. Serve beans with cornbread squares or hot cooked rice.
Makes 8 to 10 servings.