Preparation:
combine beans and 12 cups water in a dutch oven, over a high flame heat for a boil, boil for 2 minutes, and remove from heat cover and allow to stand for 60 minutes, drain well add 12 cups water and place over a high flame heat to a boil, reduce heat, and simmer for 60 minutes stir in remaining ingredients-mix well bake, covered, @ 350 degrees for 60 minutes bake, uncovered, @ 350 degrees for 60 minutes serve hot |