Ham & Beans

• 12 lb bacon, chopped into 1/2 inch pieces ("bacon ends" are perfect for this)
• 1 onion, chopped
• salt
• 2 garlic cloves, chopped
• 1 cup dried beans (I use a "soup mix")
• 3 cups water
• 2 bay leaves

1. Preheat the oven to 250F.
2. Heat a large, heavy, oven-safe pot (like a dutch oven) with a tight fitting lid, over medium heat.
3. Cook the bacon pieces until they are starting to get crispy and some fat is rendered.
4. Add the onion, and cook with a pinch of salt until translucent, about 5 minutes.
5. Add the garlic, and cook until fragrant, about 2 minutes.
6. Add the beans, water, and bay leaves.
7. Raise the heat and bring to a boil.
8. Put the lid on the pot, and transfer it to the oven.
9. Cook for 2 to 2 1/2 hours, until the beans are soft.

bacon, onion, salt, garlic, beans, water, bay leaves

Taken from www.food.com/recipe/ham-beans-180635 (may not work)