FIRE HOLE BEANS

directions

  • 1

    Soak beans overnight

  • 2

    Pour off the water and transfer to a heavy iron pot or dutch oven equipped with a tight- fitting lid

  • 3

    Add salt and cold water

  • 4

    Bring slowly to a boil and keep boiling for 3 hours, being sure to add water if the level gets to low

  • 5

    Slice the salt pork into one inch cubes

  • 6

    Add pork .molasses, mustard and tomatoes

  • 7

    Cover and bake

  • 8

    If cooking on a campfire, a shovelful of coals should be kept on the lid

  • 9

    Bake all day or all night making sure there is a small amount of liquid on the top.

FIRE HOLE BEANS

ingredients

  • 1 quart black beans
  • 1 / 2 pound salt pork
  • 3 quarts water
  • 2/3 cup blackstrap molasses
  • 1 rounded tablespoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon dry mustard
  • 1 can tomatoes

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