Spanish Beans
["2 1/2 c. dry beans", "5 c. water", "2 1/4 tsp. salt", "1 1/2 c. coarsely chopped onion", "2 cloves garlic", "1 bay leaf", "1/2 tsp. oregano", "1/2 lb. bacon", "2 1/4 c. canned tomatoes", "3/4 c. chopped green pepper", "2 1/2 Tbsp. brown sugar", "3/4 tsp. dry mustard", "2 1/2 tsp. chili powder"]
["Soak washed beans in water overnight with 1/4 teaspoon baking soda.", "If overnight is impossible, bring beans with water and 1/4 teaspoon baking soda to boil for 2 minutes only.", "Cover and allow to stand one hour.", "This is equal to 12 to 15 hours soaking. Rinse beans and put in heavy pot with 5 cups water and 1/4 teaspoon soda.", "Bring to a boil and add 2 tablespoons bacon grease and salt.", "Reduce heat to simmer; cover tightly and cook 2 hours. Cut bacon in 1/4 and fry partially; add to beans with all other ingredients.", "Simmer for 2 hours.", "Better if made a day ahead and reheated."]
["beans", "water", "salt", "onion", "garlic", "bay leaf", "oregano", "bacon", "tomatoes", "green pepper", "brown sugar", "dry mustard", "chili powder"]