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| | | | 4 | cups | Black Eyed Peas, drained and rinsed beans | 3 | cups | chicken broth, fat free, low sodium | 2 | teaspoons | salt | 1 | can (6 oz) | tomato paste | 1/2 | cup | honey | 1/2 | cup | molasses | 1/2 | cup, packed | brown sugar | 3 | medium slices (packed 20/lb) | bacon, cut in 1-inch pieces | 2 | tablespoons | Prepared Dijon mustard |
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| | 1 | Rinse beans and soak in covered pan overnight. Use pan deep enough so that the water level is about 2 inches above the level of the beans. | | 2 | Rinse soaked beans, drain well, place in crock pot. | | 3 | Combine all other ingredients in a large bowl, then pour over beans in crock pot and stir. | | 4 | Cook beans in crock pot on HIGH for 6 hours and then on LOW for 6-8 hours until beans are desired softness. | | 5 | Check occcasionally that beans are not becoming too dry, and add more chicken broth or water if needed. | | 6 | This recipe makes a large quantity. Beans can be frozen in air-tight containers and defrosted as needed. When microwaving leftovers, be sure to add a few teaspoons of water per serving to prevent them from drying out. Enjoy! |
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