Kathy Hirdler`s Fire Camp Chili

100 lb Pinto beans

48 ea Large onions, chopped

4 c Jalapeno chilies with juice

40 lb Meat (ham, sausage, pork,

1 x Bacon ends, ground beef, etc

4 c Chili powder

1 x Salt to taste

Soak beans overnight, then raise to a boil on high heat. Add all ingredients and simmer until tender (about 6 hours). Add water as necessary. Stir occasionally. Makes 60 gallons. Serves 1200 approximately.