Beer Beans & Bacon

Ingredients

• 6 ounces Great Northern Dry Beans
• 2 ounces Cherrywood Smoked Bacon, diced
• 2 ounces Yellow Onion, diced
• 1 teaspoon Fresh Garlic, peeled
• ½ tablespoon Chicken Base Gourmet Paste
• 2 teaspoons All Purpose Bleached Enriched Flour
• 1 teaspoon Black Pepper, coarsely ground
• 6 ounces Light Beer, Mexican
• 6 ounces Water

Preparation

1. Soak the beans in cold water for 24 hours.
2. Drain.
3. In heavy bottomed sauce pan, render the bacon.
4. Add the onion and garlic once the bacon is 70% cooked and cook for 2 more minutes.
5. Add the flour, stir over medium heat until it becomes a hazelnut color.
6. Add 6 ounces of corona beer and 6 ounces of water, then add the chicken base and black pepper.
7. Bring to a simmer and cook for 20 minutes or until the mixture is that of a thick soup.

• Type: Lunch, Dinner, Appetizer, Entree
• Categories: The Dish, Recipes
• Tags: Appetizer, Dinner, Entrée, Lunch, Soup
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