Chef John's Santa Maria-Style Beans Recipe
"Santa Maria-style beans are made with a variety of pink pinquito beans that are cooked in a spicy, smoky sauce spiked with two kinds of pork...."
INGREDIENTS
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1 pound dry pink beans (such as pinquito)
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cold water to cover
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2 slices peppered bacon, diced
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1/2 cup diced smoked ham
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2 cloves garlic, minced
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1 (14.5 ounce) can diced tomatoes
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1/2 cup water
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1/4 cup ketchup
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1 tablespoon sugar
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1 teaspoon dry mustard
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1 teaspoon paprika
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1 teaspoon chili powder
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1 teaspoon salt
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1/2 teaspoon chipotle chile powder (optional)
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1 pinch dried oregano
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