Ingredients for - Smoky Black Beans

1. Dry black beans, soaked overnight 1 pound
2. Bacon drippings 4 teaspoons
3. Onion, chopped 1
4. Hickory-flavored liquid smoke 2 teaspoons
5. Dark molasses 2 tablespoons
6. Packed brown sugar ½ cup
7. Pickled jalapeno peppers 4 slices

How to cook deliciously - Smoky Black Beans

1 . Stage

Drain the black beans from their soaking water and place in a slow cooker. Fill with enough fresh water to cover them. Cover and set to High.

2 . Stage

Heat bacon drippings in a skillet over medium heat. Add onions; cook and stir until tender. Stir this into the beans along with the brown sugar, liquid smoke, molasses and jalapeno slices. Stir to blend, then cover and cook on High for 5 to 6 hours, or until beans are tender.