Make this recipe a recipe that people in that category can eat. categories: ['low_calorie'], recipe: soak beans overnight. drain, cover with fresh water. bring to boil, simmer until tender, drain. pour 1/2 of beans into bean pot. combine remaining ingredients and add to pot. pour in remaining beans. cover with boiling water and bake 8 hours at 250 degrees. watch and add more water if necessary.

Target recipe: do this a day before: place the beans in a large bowl. add enough cold water to cover the beans by 3 inches. let stand at room temperature overnight. the next day drain the beans very well in a colander; set aside. set oven to 350 degrees. in a large oven-proof dutch oven cook the bacon pieces until crisp (about 7-8 minutes). add in well-drained beans and all the remaining ingredients; mix well to combine and bring to a boil on top of the stove. transfer the pot to the oven. bake uncovered until beans are tender and the liquid thickens, stirring occasionally (about 3-1/2 - 4 hours). *note* this can be made a day ahead (even better as the flavors blend!) cover and refrigerate, just bring the beans to a simmer before serving.