Black Beans

Directions

1. 1
   Before cooking, wash beans and soak 4 to 5 hours.
2. 2
   Water should cover beans by 1 1/2 inches.
3. 3
   Add 1 tablespoon olive oil, 1 onion and 1 green pepper to beans.
4. 4
   After soaking, bring beans to boil uncovered.
5. 5
   When boiling, add bacon.
6. 6
   Cover and lower to medium heat for 1 hour.
7. 7
   Add sauce and lower heat to simmer for an additional hour or until slightly thickened.
8. 8
   Along with sauce add bay leaf, black pepper, 1 tablespoon salt and apple (sliced).