Smoky Black Beans

Ingredients

• 4 teaspoons add carrot and onion to bacon fat . cook 
• 1 pound black beans dry
• 0.5 cup brown sugar packed
• 2 tablespoons blackstrap molasses dark
• 4 slices pickled jalapeño peppers 
• 2 teaspoons hickory-flavored liquid smoke 
• 1  onion chopped

Equipment

• frying pan
• slow cooker

Directions

1. 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. Heat bacon drippings in a skillet over medium heat.
3. 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.