Pigs` Tails and Lima Beans

12 Pigs` tails, cut in 2-inch

-pieces 1 lb Dried lima beans, washed

-and soaked overnight 1 Onion, sliced

1 Clove garlic, finely chopped

2 Bell peppers, sliced

1/2 ts Dry mustard

1 Whole dried red chili

1/4 c Chopped parsley

Salt and freshly ground -pepper to taste Prepare pigs` tails according to Step I in the basic instructions. Place in a pot and cover with water; simmer for 1/2 hour, skimming to remove any scum. Add all other ingredients. Cook for another 1 to 1 1/2 hours until tender.

Serves 8. Variations: Pigs` ears, snouts and feet may be substituted for the pigs` tails; just prepare particular meats according to basic instructions for cleaning. All these recipes are from "Innards and Other Variety Meats". Jana Allen and Margret Gin. 101 Productions. San Francisco, 1974. Posted by Stephen Ceideberg; June 9 1992.