Make this recipe a recipe that people in that category can eat. categories: ['low_calorie'], recipe: place the beans in a large bowl and cover with water. soak overnight. the next day drain and transfer to a large saucepan or stockpot. add water again to just cover. add cinnamon stick to beans and bring to a boil. reduce heat and simmer covered for 45 minutes. add salt, brown sugar, vinegar, corn syrup and pears. simmer covered for 2-2 ½ hours until beans are tender. transfer to serving bowl and serve.

Target recipe: pick over and rinse the beans. add the water and soak the beans at least 12 hours. bring the beans and soaking water to a boil. cover the pan and simmer for 1 1/2 hours. add the salt, vinegar, syrup, brown sugar, butter and cinnamon stick. stir to mix. simmer, uncovered, for 1 hour, or until the beans are tender. the liquid should be as thick as a sauce at the end of the cooking period. if the liquid is not thickened, turn up the heat for 10 minutes, or until the liquid is reduced. remove the cinnamon stick. serve hot.