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.