Borracho Beans

Directions

1. 1
   Rinse beans well and soak overnight.
2. 2
   In large pot (the one you will cook the beans in; I prefer a pretty heavy pot), cook the bacon until almost crisp on about medium high.
3. 3
   When the bacon is almost done, add the sweet peppers and saute until soft.
4. 4
   Spoon out all but about 2-3 Tbsp of the grease.
5. 5
   Add the beer and scrape up all the browned bits from the bottom of the pan.
6. 6
   Add the beans, chicken broth, and seasonings, (I use about 1 Tbsp chicken base plus enough water to cover the beans by about 2 inches.)
7. 7
   Bring to a simmer, but not a rolling boil.
8. 8
   Adjust the stove temperature to maintain a simmer.
9. 9
   Beans will probably be cooked in about an 1hr to 1 1/2 hr, but you can continue to cook them for 2-2 1/2 hours.
10. 10
    Check periodically and add more liquid if necessary.