Barn-Raising Beans

Name: Barn-Raising Beans
Ingredients: 1 lb kidney bean, dried; 6 slices bacon, chopped (1/2 in pieces); 1 cup onion, chopped; 1/4 cup fresh cilantro, chopped (or parsley); 1/4 cup butter (or margarine); 2 medium carrots, coarsely chopped; 1 tablespoon chili powder; 1 1/2 teaspoons salt; 1/2 teaspoon cumin; 1/2 teaspoon thyme leaves; 2 bay leaves; 2 whole cloves; 2 teaspoons fresh garlic, minced; 4 cups water

14 ingredients

8 steps

Ingredients

1 lb kidney bean, dried
6 slices bacon, chopped (1/2 in pieces)
1 cup onion, chopped
1/4 cup fresh cilantro, chopped (or parsley)
1/4 cup butter (or margarine)
2 medium carrots, coarsely chopped
1 tablespoon chili powder
1 1/2 teaspoons salt
1/2 teaspoon cumin
1/2 teaspoon thyme leaves
2 bay leaves
2 whole cloves
2 teaspoons fresh garlic, minced
4 cups water

Directions

1

in large bowl place beans and cover with water, soak for 1 hour.
2

meanwhile in a 3qt saucepan cook bacon over med heat until bacon is browned.
3

reduce heat to med and add remaining ingredients (except 4 cups water and beans).
4

cook stirring occasionally until onions are crispy tender.
5

drain beans, add to vegetable mixture.
6

add 4 cups water, cook over high heat until mixture comes to a full boil.
7

reduce heat to med, cover, cook stirring occasionally until beans are fork tender (1 1/2 to 2 hours).
8

remove bay leaves and cloves before serving.