Smoked Pork without sprinkles

7 pounds fresh pork butt roast 2 tablespoons ground New Mexico chile powder 4 tablespoons packed brown sugar If desired, soak the pork butt in a brine[...]

1 pound dry cannellini beans 2 tablespoons butter, or to taste 1 onion, diced 2 cloves garlic, chopped 1 (1 1/2) pound smoked pork shank 1 quart water 2 cups[...]