Spicy Hot Beans

Submitted by ratherbeswimmin

"My father-in-law and husband's favorite pot of beans. Too hot for my stomach to tolerate. Can't say you weren't warned."

 

• Ready In: 3hrs 10mins
• Ingredients: 17
• Serves: 10

ingredients

• 1 (16 ounce) package dried pinto beans
• 6 cups water
• 1 lb bacon, cut into 1/2 inch pieces
• 1 lb smoked link sausage, cut into 1/2 inch slices
• 2 medium onions, chopped
• 1⁄2 cup chopped green bell pepper
• 4 cloves garlic, minced
• 1⁄4 cup Worcestershire sauce
• 1⁄4 - 1⁄3 cup firmly packed brown sugar
• 2 tablespoons ground cumin
• 1 tablespoon chili powder
• 1 tablespoon pepper
• 1 tablespoon celery seed
• 1 -2 teaspoon hot sauce
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1 bay leaf
• 1 (16 ounce) can tomatoes, undrained and chopped

directions

1. Pick over and wash beans; place in a big soup pot.
2. Cover with water and let soak 8 hours.
3. Drain beans and put them back in the soup pot.
4. Add 6 cups water.
5. In a skillet, add bacon, sausage, onion, bell pepper, and garlic; cook over medium heat until meat is browned and veggies are tender; drain, then transfer to bean pot.
6. Add in Worcestershire sauce and next 8 ingredients to the pot; bring to a boil.
7. Cover and lower heat; simmer for 2 hours or until beans are tender; stir occasionally.
8. Add tomatoes with juice and cook 30 more minutes.
9. Take out bay leaf and serve.

Reviews

[C in PA]

I thought these were great. I had to up the spicy factor a bit as I just didn't think it had the warmth to it. I added a bit more cayenne and tabasco. Quite tasty though, and freezes really well. And please don't forget to drain the grease from the bacon. I thought it would add more flavor, but it just made a nice thick layer of grease at the top!! Thanks Nurse Di. Another great one!