Ingredients

The following ingredients have 7 Servings
  • 1 cup dry navy beans or kidney beans
  • 1 inch by 2 inch piece of kombu
  • 1 clove garlic (minced)
  • 14 ounce can diced tomatoes
  • 1 tbs bacon fat
  • 1 tbs soy sauce
  • 2 tbs honey
  • 1/2 tsp smoked paprika

Instruction

  • Soak the beans and the kombu in a pot of water overnight.
  • In the morning, drain and rinse the beans. Return them to a large pot and add 3 cups of water plus the kombu.
  • Simmer gently for an hour, or until the beans begin to get tender.
  • Remove the kombu and add the remaining ingredients to the pot. Simmer uncovered over low heat for another 30 to 40 minutes, until the mixture thickens. Serve warm.