Ingredients
1 pound dried white beans (Ranch Gordo pinquito)
2 medium onions, coarsely chopped
¼ cup dark brown sugar
¼ cup molasses
1 tablespoon tomato paste
1 tablespoon dry mustard
¼ pound piece slab bacon, cut into strips
4 cups water, or more if necessary
½ teaspoon salt
¼ teaspoon pepper
Preparation
Drain and rinse beans, add to pot. Add the onions, brown sugar, molasses, tomato paste, mustard, and bacon. Add the 4 cups water, salt, and pepper. Cook on slow 6 to 8 hours, checking water near end.
