Beans

Directions

1. 1
   Put beans in a pot and cover with water and bring to a full boil and then put on simmer.
2. 2
   Add garlic and salt.
3. 3
   Cover and cook about 4 hours.
4. 4
   Make sure water level of beans stays just above beans.
5. 5
   In another pan, brown 1 pound of diced bacon; drain fat, leaving about 3 tablespoons drippings in the pan.
6. 6
   Add ham, onions, tomatoes and chiles; saute.
7. 7
   When beans are soft, add sauteed ingredients and bacon to bean pot and simmer about 20 minutes. Ready to serve.
8. 8
   Tastes good poured over rice and makes a meal.