Barbecue Beans

1 pound pinto beans
1 gallon water
3 T chili powder
1 t garlic powder
2 t salt
4 T Splenda or 2 T stevia

Wash beans, discarding any bad or half beans. Fill large pot with beans and water. Add chili and garlic powders. Bring to a rolling boil and continue to boil for 2 1/2 hours, adding 1-2 quarts additional boiling water as needed to keep beans from sticking to bottom of pot. Reduce heat to low and add salt and Splenda or stevia. Simmer 15 minutes more, stirring occasionally. Makes 8-10 servings.