Season the meat with the Essence.
In a large pot, cook the salt pork over medium-high heat until browned and the fat is rendered. Remove with a slotted spoon and set aside. Discard all but 3 tablespoons of the fat. To the fat remaining in the pan, add the meat and cook, stirring, until browned on all sides, about 5 minutes. Add the onions and jalapenos, and cook, stirring, for 3 minutes. Add the garlic, bay leaves, chili powder, cumin, salt, red and black peppers, and cook, stirring, until fragrant, 1 minute. Add the tomatoes, beer, tomato sauce, sugar, and mustard, and stir well. If needed, add enough water so that the liquid just covers the meat, and bring to a boil. Lower the heat and simmer uncovered, stirring occasionally, until the meat is tender, 1 1/2 to 2 hours, adding water as needed to keep the meat covered. Add the cooked beans, beef jerky, and cooked salt pork, stir well, and cook until the beans are warmed through and tender, about 20 minutes.
Remove from the heat. Discard the bay leaves and adjust the seasoning, to taste. Cover to keep warm until ready to serve.
Place the buns on a grill, split sides down, to mark and warm through.
Place the bottoms of the buns on each of 6 plates and top with the beef and bean mixture. Sprinkle 1/3 cup of cheese on each portion, and top with chopped onions and cilantro. Top with the remaining buns and serve.
Essence (Emeril's Creole Seasoning):
Combine all ingredients thoroughly and store in an airtight jar or container.
Yield: about 2/3 cup
Recipe from New New Orleans Cooking , by Emeril Lagasse and Jessie Tirsch. Published by William and Morrow, 1993.

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Nutrition Facts

Per Serving Per 100 g

Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories	1430.75 Kcal (5990 kJ)
Calories from fat	659.44 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	73.27g	113%
Cholesterol	216.99mg	72%
Sodium	4738.87mg	197%
Potassium	1258.28mg	27%
Total Carbs	123.34g	41%
Sugars	20.57g	82%
Dietary Fiber	13.01g	52%
Protein	76.01g	152%
Vitamin C	15.6mg	26%
Vitamin A	0.1mg	3%
Iron	8mg	44%
Calcium	702.5mg	70%

Amount Per 100 g
Calories	317.43 Kcal (1329 kJ)
Calories from fat	146.3 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	16.26g	113%
Cholesterol	48.14mg	72%
Sodium	1051.37mg	197%
Potassium	279.16mg	27%
Total Carbs	27.37g	41%
Sugars	4.56g	82%
Dietary Fiber	2.89g	52%
Protein	16.86g	152%
Vitamin C	3.5mg	26%
Iron	1.8mg	44%
Calcium	155.9mg	70%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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