Mile-High Nachos with Homemade Salsa

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1 large bag tortilla chips

1 can refried beans

1 pound pulled pork, shredded cooked beef, or shredded cooked chicken

1 1/2 cups grated Pepper Jack cheese

1 1/2 cups grated Cheddar

3 jalapenos, thinly sliced or minced

1 bunch green onions, thinly sliced (both green and white parts)

Guacamole, to taste

8 ounces sour cream

Emeril's Southwest Essence, to taste

1 cup coarsely chopped fresh cilantro leaves

1 quart Homemade Salsa, recipe follows

Homemade Salsa:

3 large ripe tomatoes, roughly chopped

1/2 cup diced white onion

1/2 cup diced yellow bell pepper

1 jalepeno, stemmed, seeded, and minced

1 clove garlic, minced

2 limes, zested and juiced

2 tablespoons olive oil

2 tablespoons chopped cilantro leaves

2 teaspoons hot sauce

1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper

Salt