Suggestions?

Pinto Beans - Recipe Cost

Ingredients	Per Serving Qty	Common Price	Price per Serving
1 pound dry pinto beans	2 2/3 oz	$1.49 per 16 ounces	$0.25
1 med. onion, quartered	1/6 onion	$0.79 per pound	$0.03
2 teaspoon salt	1/3 teaspoon	$2.91 per 16 ounces	$0.01
1/2 pound ham hocks or possibly salt pork, cut into cubes	1 1/3 oz	$6.99 per pound	$0.58
5 c. water	3/4 cup	n/a
1 clove garlic, chopped (optional)	1/6 garlic cloves	$4.00 per pound	$0.00
1 teaspoon chili pwdr	1/6 teaspoon	$5.29 per 2 1/2 ounces	$0.03
Total per Serving			$0.91
Total Recipe			$5.47