OLD FASHIONED BAKED BEANS
2 cups dry ZUNI GOLD BEANS
1/4 lb. BACON, cut in pieces
1 medium ONION, chopped
1 medium GREEN PEPPER, chopped
2 Tbsp. MESQUITE MEAL
1/2 cup KETCHUP
1/4 cup prepared MUSTARD
1/4 cup BROWN SUGAR
Rinse and sort beans. Cover with water and soak overnight: OR bring to a boil for 5 min., remove from heat, cover and let rest for 1 hour. Drain, rinse & cover beans with water. Bring to a boil, cover and simmer approximately 1-1/2 hours or until nearly tender. Set aside. In a skillet over medium heat, render bacon till crisp. Remove bacon and set aside. To skillet add onion and saute till transparent. Add onion, bacon grease and all remaining ingredients (including rendered bacon) to beans. Mix together. Place in an oven-proof dish and bake uncovered, in a 350ยบ oven for approximately 1 hour. Serves 6-8.
