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Rinse beans until water comes clean, place beans in a large bowl and cover with water let soak for 5 hours keep water.
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preheat oven to 200°F.
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In bottom of casserole dish or roasting pan place slivered bacon and cook until crisp on top of stove.
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Add beans, onion, garlic cook for 5-10 minutes on medium heat.
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Combine all other ingredients in separate bowl, mix well then add to baking dish with other mixture.
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Mix all ingredients well, add enough of the saved water to cover, do not throw out remaining water, as beans cook more water may be needed.
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Cook covered for 4 1/2 hours at 200°F, stir occasionally to prevent sticking, add water at these times when needed.