Spicy Hot Beans Side Dishes

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Servings
   Serves 10

Prep Time
   Overnight

Cook Time
   2 1/2 hours

Ingredients

• 1 lb. dried pinto beans
• 6 cups water
• 1 lb. bacon, pieces cut in half
• 1 lb. smoked link beef sausage
• 2 medium onions, chopped
• 1/2 cup chopped green pepper
• 4 cloves minced garlic
• 1/2 cup Worcestershire sauce
• 1 Tbsp. brown sugar
• 2 Tbsp. ground cumin
• 1 Tbsp. pepper
• 1 Tbsp. celery seeds
• 2-3 tsp. hot pepper sauce
• 1 tsp. salt
• 1 bay leaf
• 1 can (16 oz.) diced tomatoes, undrained

Instructions

Sort and wash beans; cover with water and soak overnight. Drain.

Add 6 cups water. Combine bacon, sausage, onion, green pepper and garlic. Cook over medium heat until bacon is done and vegetables are tender.

Add remaining ingredients, except tomatoes, and bring mixture to a boil. Cover, reduce heat and simmer for 2 hours, or until beans are tender, stirring occasionally.

Add tomatoes. Cook 30 minutes longer. Remove bay leaf before serving.