Ingredients

  • ½ pound pea beans
  • ½ cup chopped onion
  • 2 strips raw bacon, diced
  • 1 tablespoon sugar
  • 1 ½ teaspoons salt
  • 1 ½ tablespoons dry mustard
  • teaspoon red pepper
  • cup molasses
  • 1 tablespoon cider vinegar
  • ¼ cup tomato juice
  • 1 cup water
  • Nutritional Information
    • Nutritional analysis per serving (4 servings)

      364 calories; 7 grams fat; 2 grams saturated fat; 0 grams trans fat; 3 grams monounsaturated fat; 1 gram polyunsaturated fat; 61 grams carbohydrates; 9 grams dietary fiber; 26 grams sugars; 15 grams protein; 9 milligrams cholesterol; 992 milligrams sodium

    • Note: Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available data.

Serves 4 or more

Preparation

  1. Soak the beans overnight. Using the same water, boil, reduce heat and simmer until tender, about 30 minutes longer.
  2. Preheat oven to 250 degrees. Add all other ingredients to beans. Pour into a baking pot or pan.
  3. Bake uncovered about 4 hours or longer. If necessary, add boiling water to prevent from drying.

Overnight, plus 4 hours

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