Grandma Terry's Southern Beans

There's nothing like going to Grandma Terry's a big plate of beans and fried cornbread. A simple and very inexpensive meal.

• Ready In: 6 hrs 10 mins
• Serves: 6-8

Ingredients

• 1  lb great northern bean
• 3  slices bacon
• 2 -3  quarts water
•  salt and pepper

Directions

1. Start in the morning.
2. Empty bag of beans into a strainer and clean, removing any bad ones and tossing them away.
3. Pour beans and bacon to a dutch oven or stock pot. Add water til it's about 2 inch or so above the beans.
4. Cook on medium heat, stirring ocationally and adding water as needed, til beans are tender. Around 4-5 hours.
5. Lower heat to low and season to taste with salt and pepper. Continue simmering until ready to serve. Soups should thicken as it simmers.
6. Remove bacon before serving.