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Difference in altitude, hardness of water and product moisture may change the suggested cook time.

product needs to be thoroughly cooked. Beans are a natural agricultural product. Despite the use of modern cleaning equipment, it is not always possible to remove foreign materials. Sort, remove foreign materials and rinse beans before cooking.

country mix-beans gourmet - 1 lb. Medium diced ham or pork, 1 red bell pepper, diced, 2 tbsp. Butter or olive oil, 1 lg. Yellow or white onion, diced, 3.5 cups water, 1 lg. (28 oz.) can of whole tomatoes, drained, 2 tsp. Salt, 1 fresh lemon, squeezed, 1/5 tsp. Ground pepper, 2 cloves of garlic, minced, 1 special seasoning packet (included), 1. In frying pan add oil or butter. 2. Add ham or pork and brown. 3. Once browned combine water, beans and pork. 4. Cover and bring to a boil, reduce heat and simmer 1 1/2 to 2 hours or until beans are tender. Simmer beans gently. Add more water if needed and stir very little to prevent breakage. 5. When beans are tender, add red pepper, onion, tomatoes, lemon juice, garlic, salt and pepper to taste and special seasoning packet. 6. Simmer for 20 to 30 minutes. Continue simmering (uncovered) if thicker consistency is desired. Makes about 10 to 12 servings.

store in a cool, dry place.

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preparation/cooking instructions: 1. Soak beans. Quick soak method: for 1 lb of beans, soak in 6 to 8 cups of water in large pot. Bring beans and water to boil for 2 minutes. Remove from heat. Let sit for 1 hour. Overnight soak method: for every 1 lb of beans, soak in 6 to 8 cups of water in large pot. Let stand overnight in refrigerator. 2. Cook beans: add 6 to 8 cups of water to 1 lb soaked beans.* cover and bring to a boil. Reduce heat and simmer until tender, 1 to 2 hours. *if adding salt, add once the beans are almost tender to avoid toughening the skins and slowing the cook time.

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Ingredients

Great Northern Beans, Green Split Peas, Pinto Beans, Small Red Beans, Baby Lima Beans, Light Kidney Beans, Black-eyed Peas, Black Beans, Dark Red Kidney Beans, Garbanzo Beans, Lentils, Large Lima Beans, Pink Beans, Red Lentils, Small White Beans, Yellow Split Peas, Ham Seasoning (dextrose, Yeast Extract, Salt, Tapioca Maltodextrin, Sugar, Rice Concentrate, Natural Smoke Flavor And Natural Flavor).

Directions

Beans are a natural agricultural product. Despite use of modern cleaning equipment, it is not always possible to remove all foreign material. Sort and rinse beans before cooking.

Cooking Instructions: Before cooking, examine, sort and rinse before soaking using desired method. Quick Soak Method: In a large pot, add 8-10 cups hot water to 20 oz. of beans (about 2-1/2 cups). Bring to rapid boil, boil for 2 minutes. Remove from heat. Cover and let stand 1 hour. Drain soak water and rinse beans. Overnight Soak Method: In a large pot, add 8-10 cups cold water to 20 oz. of beans (about 2-1/2 cups). Let stand overnight or at least 6 to 8 hours. Drain soak water and rinse beans. To Cook: Add 7-1/2 cups of hot water to drained and rinsed beans. Simmer gently with lid tilted until desired tenderness is reached about 1-1/2 to 2 hours. Add contents of spice packet approximately 30 minutes before beans have finished cooking.

Enhanced Recipe: 30 minutes before beans finish cooking,add the following: one pound cooked ham, one can chopped tomatoes and green chilies, one chopped onion, one clove minced garlic, and contents of flavor packet.

Warnings

Contains: soy.