MMMMM----- Recipe via Meal-Master (tm) v8.06 Title: Red Bean Stew Categories: Mexican, Stews Yield: 1 Batch 3 c Dried red beans Water 1 lb Pickled pork or salt pork 3 lg Onions; finely chopped 1/2 c Chili powder 2 Green peppers; up to 3, - seeded, chopped 1 lb Chaurice or chorizo 2 Chiles (tepins); up to 3 1 ts Tabasco Rinse beans, place in pot, cover with cold water, and bring to a boil. Boil 2 minutes--then let set for 1 hour. Bring to a boil again, reduce heat. Add the pork and remaining ingredients with the exception of the sausage--let simmer. When the beans are almost tender, add the sausage. Cook until beans are soft and the meat is well cooked--about 1-1/2 hours. Cut the pork into small pieces and slice the sausage. Taste for seasoning and continue cooking 30 minutes. Serve in bowls. Can be topped with rice and additional sausage. Recipe by South of the Border Tex-Mex Cookin by Les Blair, 1995 MMMMM