2 cups pinto beans (soaked overnight)
2 teaspoons salt
1 large onion, coarsely chopped
2 large cloves garlic, chopped
1 whole bay leaf
1 (No. 2) can whole tomatoes
1/2 cup green bell pepper, chopped
1/4 teaspoon oregano
2 tablespoons brown sugar
1 teaspoon dry mustard
Ham hock or boiling meat

Cook all ingredients together except tomatoes, then add them after 1 1/2 hours of cooking time. Finish cooking slowly and covered. Remove bay leaf after beans are tender and ready to serve.