Ingredients

• 3 cups dry pinto beans
• 2 -14.5 ounce Mexican style stewed tomatoes
• 1 small diced onion
• 1 small green chili or jalapeno
• ½ cup blackstrap molasses
• ½ cup ketchup
• ½ cup brown sugar
• 1 teaspoon dry mustard
• 3 strips of cooked bacon diced
• 2 tablespoons Cajun seasoning
• 1 tablespoon water

Instructions

1. Soak beans overnight then rinse several times.
2. Add beans to a large pot, cover with water and cook until tender but not mushy, about 30-45 minutes.
3. Put water and onions in a microwave dish and microwave for 1 minute.
4. In a large casserole dish put everything else and mix well.
5. Add the beans and onions and mix again.
6. Bake uncovered in a 375 degree oven for 30-45 minutes.
7. Add salt and pepper at the end so the beans don't get tough.

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