Mom’s Pinto Beans

ul> *Sort and wash 1 pound brown beans. Put them in a heavy pan; add water to cover about 2 1/2 times their height in the pan.

*Add:
• 3/4 Tbs. Salt
• pinch of pepper
• 4 slices uncooked bacon
• 1 Tbs. Chili powder
• 1 onion, chopped
• 1 quart of home canned tomatoes
• 2 tsp. Brown sugar

• *Cover with a lid. Bring to a heavy boil, then turn down heat to low.
• Simmer 5hours or until tender.
• Now and then check the water level, you may need to add more.