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Beans: Wash and look for gravel then soak overnight in a bowl being sure beans are well covered with water.
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For cooking use a large crock pot.
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Meats: First, brown bulk sausage in a skillet and pour off excess grease.
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Add other meats and stir to brown.
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Add bell pepper, onion, garlic, celery, and spices.
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Salt and pepper moderately, taste after cooking several hours and add more if needed.
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Add beans and soak water.
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If necessary add more water to cover entire ingredients by at least two inches.
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Stir in four bouillon cubes.
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Cover and cook in crockpot high for three hours then turn to low for at least six hours.
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Can cook on low overnight.
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Stir it twice and sometimes you may find it necessary to add water.
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If it gets too thin, take about 1/2 cup of beans and mash with a fork until pasty to add back as a thickener.
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About an hour before serving stir in vinegar.
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If you enjoy hot and spicy foods add the hot peppers (jalapeno, habanero or whatever you like) and Tabasco.
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If you don't like it hot, then leave them out or serve the Tabasco at the table.
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Serve beans and meat over rice.
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Brown rice is quite tasty but white rice is fine too.
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Serve in a soup bowl and top with fresh chopped onion.