Dried beans dont always need to soak overnight. Just prepare them as instructed below.
Recipe information
Yield
Makes 6 servings
Ingredients
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Preparation
Step 1
1. In a large pan, cover the beans with water. Bring to a boil and simmer until tender, about 1 hour.
Step 2
2. Preheat oven to 300°F.
Step 3
3. In a bowl, combine everything else except the bacon. Stir in the beans.
Step 4
4. Place 1 bacon strip at the bottom of a large ovenproof dish or Dutch oven. Pour the bean mixture over it, then push the other strip in.
Step 5
5. Add just enough boiling water to the pot to cover everything.
Step 6
6. Cover the pot with aluminum foil, then a lid. Bake for 5 hours, checking hourly to make sure the beans aren't drying out. (Add more water as necessary to keep them submerged.) 7 Uncover for the last half hour to brown the top, if desired.