1. Sort and wash beans. 2. Cover beans plus one (1) inch with beef stock, bring to a rolling boil for five (5) minutes, turn off heat, cover and let stand one (1) hour. 3. Add remaining ingredients, bring to a boil, reduce heat to a slow simmer, cover and cook about four (4) hours or until beans are tender and sauce has thickened, adding beef broth as need to keep beans slightly covered. 4. Freely substitute 2 lbs small red kidney beans, or pinto beans, or a combination of the two (2). 5. You may also substitute 3/4 lb of salt pork, diced, for the smoked bacon, adjusting salt as needed. ---------------------------------------------------------------------------
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