[Update my dinner status], I'm making this tonight.
Servings: 10 Servings
Total Time (median): tell us
US/Metric: [convert to metric]
Ingredients
Preparation
1. Pick over and wash beans; place in a big soup pot.
2. Cover with water and let soak 8 hours.
3. Drain beans and put them back in the soup pot.
4. Add 6 cups water.
5. In a skillet, add bacon, sausage, onion, bell pepper, and garlic; cook over medium heat until meat is browned and veggies are tender; drain, then transfer to bean pot.
6. Add in Worcestershire sauce and next 8 ingredients to the pot; bring to a boil.
7. Cover and lower heat; simmer for 2 hours or until beans are tender; stir occasionally.
8. Add tomatoes with juice and cook 30 more minutes.
9. Take out bay leaf and serve.