Santa Maria-Style Pinquito Beans - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1 lb pinquito beans or 1 lb pinto beans, dried
2 slices bacon, diced
1/2 cup diced ham
1/2 onion
2 -3 garlic cloves, pressed
3/4 cup tomato puree
1/4 cup red chili sauce
1 tablespoon sugar
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon dry mustard

Preparation

Pick over beans to remove dirt and small stones; cover with water and let soak overnight in a large container.
Drain, cover with fresh water and simmer 2 hours, or until tender (pintos may need longer).
Saute bacon and ham until lightly browned; add to beans.
Saute onions in bacon fat until lightly browned.
Add garlic and saute a minute or two longer.
Add tomato puree, chili sauce, sugar, mustard, and salt.
Drain most of liquid off beans and stir in sauce. Keep warm on low heat until ready to serve.