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                                            Prep Time: 10 Minutes Cook Time: 480 Minutes  | 
                                            Ready In: 490 Minutes Servings: 6  | 
                                         
                                        
                                     
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                    This is such a refreshing change of pace from traditional chili. It's also fun to serve to guests. Nearly everyone who's sampled it has requested the recipe. Ingredients: 
                    
                        
                                                1 cup dried pinto beans  |  
                                                3-1/2 cups water  |  
                                                1/4 cup chopped onion  |  
                                                1 can (4 ounces) chopped green chilies  |  
                                                1 garlic clove, minced  |  
                                                1 tablespoon chili powder  |  
                                                1-1/2 teaspoons salt  |  
                                                1-1/2 teaspoons ground cumin  |  
                                                1/2 teaspoon dried oregano  |  
                                                1 boneless pork shoulder butt roast (1-1/2 pounds)  |  
                                                1 package (10-1/2 ounces) corn chips  |  
                                                1/4 cup sliced green onions  |  
                                                shredded lettuce  |  
                                                shredded cheddar cheese  |  
                                                chopped fresh tomatoes  |  
                                                salsa  |  
                                                
                     
                    Directions: 
                    
                        
                            
                                1. Place beans and enough water to cover in a 3-qt. saucepan. Bring to a boil; boil for 2 minutes. Remove from the heat; let stand for 1 hour. Drain beans and discard liquid. 2. In a 3-qt. slow cooker, combine water, onion, chilies, garlic, chili powder, salt, cumin and oregano. Add roast and beans. Cover and cook on high for 2 hours. Reduce heat to low and cook 6 hours longer or until pork is very tender. 3. Remove roast and shred with a fork. Drain beans, reserving cooking liquid in a saucepan. Combine beans and meat; set aside. Skim and discard fat from cooking liquid; bring to a boil. boil, uncovered, for 20 minutes or until reduced to 1-1/2 cups. Add meat and bean mixture; heat through. 4. To serve, spoon meat mixture over corn chips; top with green onions, lettuce, cheese, tomatoes and salsa. Yield: 6-8 servings.                              | 
                         
                         
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