12 qt. Pot 4 lbs Pinto beans soaked overnight 2 yellow onions diced 2 bulbs fresh garlic finely chopped (yes, 2 bulbs, not cloves) 5-10 fresh jalapeños finely chopped 2 tbsp ground cumin 2 tbsp dried oregano 4 tbsp salt 2 tbsp ground black pepper 2 lbs bacon, raw, small pieces Everything in pan at once. Top by 1” with water Cover and cook 3-4 hours on low heat until desired doness of beans. Some like more firm beans. Cook off any remaining unwanted liquid. You can cut this all in half obviously, but I go bigger and freeze two meal portions in food saver bags to be used with future bbq'd meats and such Edit: bacon optional.