Covered Wagon Beans

Directions

1. 1
   Put the water and beans in a large Dutch oven or a large pot and soak overnight.
2. 2
   After soaking, you're ready for cooking.
3. 3
   Rinse the beans and add fresh water.
4. 4
   Add salt, pepper, and chili powder and bring to a boil uncovered.
5. 5
   Reduce the heat to low and add chopped onions, tomatoes, bacon fat, and garlic.
6. 6
   The beans need to cook very slowly for at least 8 hours with the cover on.
7. 7
   You may need to add a little water at different times and you should stir once in a while.