Ranch Style Beans For Fifty
["5 lb. red or pinto dried beans", "1/2 gal. water, boiling", "2 lb. 8 oz. bacon, cut in 1-inch cubes", "cold water", "3 to 4 pods chili peppers", "2 qt. canned tomatoes", "8 oz. onions, sliced", "2 cloves garlic, chopped", "1 1/2 Tbsp. salt", "1 Tbsp. black pepper", "few grains cayenne pepper"]
["Wash beans.", "Add boiling water.", "Cover and let stand for 1 hour or longer.", "Add bacon to beans.", "Add additional water to cover.", "Cook slowly until tender, about 1 hour.", "Soak chili peppers in warm water.", "Remove seeds.", "Add pods to beans.", "Add tomatoes and other seasonings.", "Cook slowly in kettle an additional 2 hours or pour into a 12 x 20 x 4-inch baking pan and bake at 300\u00b0 for 2 to 3 hours."]
["red", "water", "bacon", "cold water", "chili peppers", "tomatoes", "onions", "garlic", "salt", "black pepper", "cayenne pepper"]