Preparation:
Drain beans and set aside, covered until ready to use.
Preheat oven to 350F.
Heat olive oil in a nonstick skillet; brown pork in small batches over medium heat. Add more oil if needed.
Remove pork to an ovenproof casserole. Add bacon to skillet cook over medium high heat for 2 min. Remove to casserole.
Add onion to skillet, cook for 5 min until wilted, add to casserole.
In a separate pan, combine broth, tomatoes, garlic, Worcestershire sauce, bay leaf, Tabasco sauce, salt and pepper.
Bring to a boil; pour into a casserole. Add beans and vinegar; stir well.
Cover and bake for 1 1/4 hrs.
Remove cover, stir and bake 15 min more, or until pork and beans are tender. |