- 1 pound dry pinto beans, about 2-1/3 cups
- 2 quarts of tap water
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1/4 C. bacon grease.
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1 1/2 tsp. salt
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1/2 tsp. pepper
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1/2 tsp. garlic powder
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1/2 C. chopped onion
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1/2 C. chopped green sweet pepper
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1 tsp. sugar
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1/2 C. ketchup
Soak the beans in 2 quarts of cold
water overnight, or in 2 quarts of boiling water for an hour or two. After
soaking, or the next day, bring the beans to a boil over medium high heat.
Reduce the heat, so the beans merely simmer. Cover and simmer for half an hour.
Then add remaining ingredients. Cover again and simmer for another 45 minutes
to an hour. The beans should be tender and fragrant. Bite into one to see if it
is cooked though. When they are tender, they are ready to serve.
