PORTUGUESE BEANS

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Thank You Aunt Alta, this is her recipe. It is one of those make in the morning and let it cook all day or do the day ahead. Works well to make ahead and reheat in a crock pot to the picnic.

Provided by Cheri B

Categories     Beans

Time 6h15m

Yield 1/2 cup, 6-8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 6

1 (1 lb) package pinto beans
2 -3 quarts water, to cook beans in
1/4 lb diced bacon or 1/4 lb salt pork, diced
1 onion, diced
1/4-1/2 teaspoon allspice
2 cups ketchup

Steps:

  • Cook beans, by putting in heavy kettle, cover, with 3 inches of water. Do not cover pot with lid, boil for 3 minutes. NOW cover and remove from heat.
  • Let stand 1 hour. Cook bacon or salt pork add to beans. Do not disguard drippings.
  • Return to heat, remove lid and boil, reduce to simmer approximately 1-2 hours.Until tender, drain off water until just covered.
  • Take pan drippings and cook onion.
  • Add Allspice and Ketchup cook at a simmer 2 minutes.
  • Add mixture to beans and simmer, the day away.

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