Spicy Hot Beans - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1 lb. pkg. dried pinto beans
water
1 lb. bacon, cut into 1/2-inch pieces
1 lb. smoked sausage, cut into 1/2-inch slices
2 medium onions, chopped
1 small bell pepper, chopped
2 cloves garlic, minced
1/4 c. Worcestershire sauce
1/4 c. firmly packed brown sugar
2 to 3 Tbsp. Cajun seasoning salt
1 to 2 tsp. Tabasco
1 bay leaf
1 can stewed tomatoes

Preparation

Sort and wash beans.
Put in large Dutch oven and cover with water.
Add 1/2 teaspoon baking soda.
Bring to a boil and boil for 5 minutes.
Drain.
Return to Dutch oven, adding about 6 cups of water.