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Soda Jerk Beans Recipe

Add Step-by-Step Photos	Lunasea / All my dishes 1 year, 10 months ago This recipe is from the July 2006 Bon Appetit. Why "soda jerk"? Because two kinds of pop lend the right dose of sweetness. The meat, various beans, tomatoes and bell peppers make for a colorful presentation. The first time I made it, I found the f... More Prep:15m Cook:60m Servings:10	Lunasea
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Ingredients

2 cups 1/2-inch cubes cooked ham (any smoked sausage is good, can also use 2/3 lb. of cooked bacon, cut/torn in pieces)

1 15-ounce can diced tomatoes in juice, drained

1 15-ounce can pork and beans, rinsed, drained

1 15-ounce can black beans, rinsed, drained

1 15-ounce can butter beans, rinsed, drained (can use frozen)

1 15-ounce can pinto beans, rinsed, drained

1 large onion, chopped

1 large red bell pepper, chopped (3/4 c. roasted red peppers are good here too)

1 large green bell pepper, chopped

1/2 cup (packed) dark brown sugar (NOTE: I used 1/4 cup packed dark brown sugar and might even go a little lower than that)

1/2 cup cola-flavored soda (can use root beer)

1/2 cup lemon-lime soda

2 teaspoons curry powder (I like 1 teaspoon garam masala and 1 teaspoon curry powder)

1/2 teaspoon dried savory

1/2 teaspoon garlic powder (I use 2-3 garlic cloves, minced)

1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper

Directions

Place all ingredients in heavy large pot. Bring to boil over medium-high heat, stirring until sugar dissolves.

Reduce heat to medium and simmer uncovered until juices are thick, stirring gently and frequently to prevent burning, about 20 minutes.

**NOTE: I cook mine over medium-low heat for about an hour. Just keep an eye on it, stir gently and adjust the heat as necessary. I have simmered the dish for up to 1 hour and 15 minutes and it was fine.

Season with salt and pepper.

Makes 10 cups.

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