SEASONED COWBOY BEANS

INGREDIENTS

1 lb dried pinto beans

1 pkg (5.5 ounces) hickory & sage bacon

1 lg onion, chopped

6 tbsp chili powder

1 tsp hot pepper sauce

1 bay leaf

2 cloves, minced garlic

1 jalapeño, minced

2 tsps Worcestershire sauce salt & pepper to taste

Directions

Place beans in heavy large Dutch oven. Add enough water to cover by 3 inches. Boil 2 minutes. Remove from heat. Cover and let stand 1 hour. Drain.

In a lightly oiled skillet or pan, heat all 8 slices of Benevolent Bacon™ for 2 to 3 minutes on each side (bacon should not be too crispy), pull from skillet when still slightly ‘limp’ then chop into ½” pieces and set aside.

Return beans to Dutch oven after sitting for 1 hour. Add enough water to cover by 2 inches. Add all remaining ingredients. Bring to boil. Reduce heat to medium. Simmer until beans are tender and liquid thickens, stirring frequently, about 3 hours.

Discard bay leaf. Season beans with salt and pepper. (Can be prepared 1 day ahead. Cover and refrigerate. Bring to simmer before serving.)

Ladle into bowls and serve as is or over rice, with or without cornbread. ENJOY GoodNes.com