As always recipes are just a starting point, I've always liked this one... CH#1086 8^) * Exported from MasterCook * Tom's Chipotle Beans Recipe By :Tom Solomon Serving Size : 1 Preparation Time :0:00 Categories : Bbq List Beans Sides Amount Measure Ingredient -- Preparation Method -------- ------------ -------------------------------- 1 pound dried pinto beans 1/2 pound smoked salt pork 4 small chipotle peppers -- shredded 1 large jalapeno -- chopped 1 large onion -- chopped 8 cloves garlic -- minced 6 ounces tomato paste 4 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce 2 teaspoons salt 2 tablespoons roasted cumin seed -- crushed 2 tablespoons roasted black mustard seed -- crushed 2 tablespoons paprika 1/4 pound smoked Boston Butt -- pulled 1 teaspoon marjoram water to cover Wash and pick over beans; put in mixing bowl. Cover w/cold water and soak overnight. Next morning, put beans and water into Dutch over and bring to 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. - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - Per serving: 1926 Calories (kcal); 9g Total Fat; (3% calories from fat); 111g Protein; 375g Carbohydrate; 0mg Cholesterol; 6266mg Sodium Food Exchanges: 19 1/2 Grain(Starch); 5 Lean Meat; 13 Vegetable; 0 Fruit; 1/2 Fat; 1/2 Other Carbohydrates Nutr. Assoc. : 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0