"Do you ever allow yourself to experience the wonderful simplicity of a big ol’ pot of beans? Honestly, there are few things more fundamental than placing dried beans into a pot of water, cooking them, and serving them to hungry souls...."
INGREDIENTS
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FOR THE BEANS:
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4 c. Dry Pinto Beans
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4 slices Thick Bacon (can Also Use Salt Pork, Or Ham Hock, Or Diced Ham)
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1 tsp. Salt
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2 tsp. Ground Black Pepper
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FOR THE CORNBREAD:
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1/4 c. Plus 2 Tablespoons Shortening
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1 c. Yellow Corn Meal
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1/2 c. All-purpose Flour
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1 tsp. Salt
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1 c. Buttermilk
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1/2 c. Milk
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1 whole Egg
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1 tbsp. Baking Powder
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1/2 tsp. Baking Soda