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Ingredients
- 1 lb. dried navy beans
- 1 c. ketchup
- 1/4 c. molasses
- 1/4 c. dried onion
- 1/2 tsp. salt
- white or black pepper, to taste
- 1 tsp. turmeric
- 1 tsp. smoked paprika
- 1 tsp. ground mustard
- 1 + Tbsp. Worcestershire sauce
- 4 + slices of bacon
- Place beans in a dutch oven or heavy bottomed pot and cover by at least an inch of water,
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