1 lb. dried pinto beans
4 slices bacon or piece of salt pork
Salt & pepper to taste
1/2 tsp. garlic powder
2 qts. water
1/2 tsp. onion powder
1/2 tsp. cayenne powder

Clean beans and wash well with water. Put beans in large 'bean pot', add water. Bring beans to boil and let boil for 1 hour. Check closely, as beans cook, you will probably need to add more water. Run tap water until very hot before adding to beans. Add bacon pieces and cook another 45 minutes. Add spices and reduce heat to low and let cook another 20 to 25 minutes.