Ingredients
Instructions
- Combine beans, water, and onion in a large dutch oven.
- Bring to a boil, cover, and remove from heat for 2 hours (or soak beans in cold water overnight) Return to heat, bring to a boil, and simmer slowly until beans are very tender, about 3 hours.
- Coarsely mash beans with a potato masher, and add bacon drippings; mix well.
- Continue cooking, stirring frequently, until beans are thickened and fat is absorbed.
- Salt to taste.