Spanish Beans

Name: Spanish Beans
Ingredients: 2 1/2 c. dry beans; 5 c. water; 2 1/4 tsp. salt; 1 1/2 c. coarsely chopped onion; 2 cloves garlic; 1 bay leaf; 1/2 tsp. oregano; 1/2 lb. bacon; 2 1/4 c. canned tomatoes; 3/4 c. chopped green pepper; 2 1/2 Tbsp. brown sugar; 3/4 tsp. dry mustard; 2 1/2 tsp. chili powder

13 ingredients

8 steps

Ingredients

2 1/2 c. dry beans
5 c. water
2 1/4 tsp. salt
1 1/2 c. coarsely chopped onion
2 cloves garlic
1 bay leaf
1/2 tsp. oregano
1/2 lb. bacon
2 1/4 c. canned tomatoes
3/4 c. chopped green pepper
2 1/2 Tbsp. brown sugar
3/4 tsp. dry mustard
2 1/2 tsp. chili powder

Directions

1

Soak washed beans in water overnight with 1/4 teaspoon baking soda.
2

If overnight is impossible, bring beans with water and 1/4 teaspoon baking soda to boil for 2 minutes only.
3

Cover and allow to stand one hour.
4

This is equal to 12 to 15 hours soaking. Rinse beans and put in heavy pot with 5 cups water and 1/4 teaspoon soda.
5

Bring to a boil and add 2 tablespoons bacon grease and salt.
6

Reduce heat to simmer; cover tightly and cook 2 hours. Cut bacon in 1/4 and fry partially; add to beans with all other ingredients.
7

Simmer for 2 hours.
8

Better if made a day ahead and reheated.