Steps

1. Heat a heavy-bottomed saucepan or Dutch oven over medium flame and sauté bacon until it begins to turn brown and crisp. Remove bacon from the pan and set aside. Drain and discard all but one tablespoon of bacon fat. Return the pan to medium flame, add onion and cook until tender and translucent. Add garlic and cook until fragrant, about 1 minute.
2. Stir in all the remaining ingredients, including the reserved bacon. Reduce heat to medium-low, cover partially with a lid and simmer gently for 40-45 minutes, stirring occasionally. Add a little water to the beans if necessary to keep them from getting too thick. Adjust seasoning and serve immediately.

Notes

These beans are fantastic with barbecued ribs and chicken, pulled or roast pork, hot dogs and sausages of many kinds. They’re even more delicious after a day or two.