Soda Baked Beans - cooking recipe

Ingredients

3 -4 tablespoons vegetable oil
2 medium onions, chopped
2 -3 tablespoons minced fresh garlic (or to taste)
1 jalapeno pepper (seeded and chopped, optional add in for more heat)
2 teaspoons curry powder
1/4 - 1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper (or to taste)
2 1/2 cups smoked dry sausage, chopped
1 (15 ounce) can diced tomatoes, undrained
1 (15 ounce) can pork and beans, rinsed
1 (15 ounce) can black beans, rinsed and drained
1 (15 ounce) can butter beans, rinsed and drained
1 (15 ounce) can pinto beans, rinsed and drained
1 large red bell pepper, seeded and chopped
1 large green bell pepper, seeded and chopped
1/2 cup dark brown sugar, packed
3/4 cup Coca-Cola
1/2 cup carbonated lemon-lime beverage (7-Up soda is good to use)
1 teaspoon black pepper (or to taste)
salt

Preparation

In a large pot heat oil over medium heat; add in the onions, garlic, jalapeno pepper, curry powder and cayenne; saute for about 4 minutes.
Add in the chopped smoked sausage; saute for about 2-3 minutes.
Add in all the remaining ingredients; bring to a boil, stirring until the brown sugar dissolves.
Reduce the heat to medium-low and simmer uncovered until thickened, stirring occasionally for about 1 hour (or you can simmer for more time if desired).