1 lb. dry pinto beans, rinsed and checked for stones
7 c. water
1 (12 oz.) can beer
1 lb. smoked ham hocks
1/2 c. chopped onion
1 (16 oz.) can tomatoes, cut up
2 tbsp. molasses
1 tsp. dry mustard
1/4 tsp. pepper
1/2 tsp. cumin

Rinse beans and combine with seven cups water. Bring to a boil and simmer for 5 minutes; remove from heat. Cover and let stand overnight. Drain.

Combine beans, beer, and two cups water. Add ham hocks and onion; cover and simmer 1 hour, stirring occasionally. Remove ham hocks, take meat from bones and chop. Discard bones. Return meat to beans, along with tomatoes and seasonings. Cover and simmer until beans are tender, stirring occasionally. Add additional water or beer as needed. Salt to taste.