Reviewed: Feb. 21, 2012

I thought this was really good (wishing I had made corn bread right about now)! I used the quick-cook method (boiled beans for 1 hour then added rest of the ingredients & let simmer for 30 min). I added 1 lb cooked peppered bacon, some smoked sausage, and cumin. I was surprised that I needed to add salt - maybe I drained the bacon too much! This is nice & spicy... I think I might try adding some BBQ sauce or a little brown sugar to some of my leftovers just for variety.

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kristenmichele29

Reviewed: Jan. 25, 2012

YUM! I know this passed the test when my hesitant husband completely polished off his bowl and went back for more. I didn't have any bacon, but I DID have some smoked sausage, made the switch, and it was great. I didn't cook the beans overnight, I just soaked them. Really easy and an awesome "cold weather meal" (words of the aforementioned hubby.) This will make an appearance on my dinner table again!

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Nashville Nosher

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Cooking Level: Intermediate

Home Town: Springfield, Tennessee, USA

Living In: Nashville, Tennessee, USA

Reviewed: Jul. 10, 2010

I did not care for this recipe.

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JLO

Reviewed: Jan. 27, 2010

the best bean soiup ever! I substituted turkey polish sausage for the bacon for a lower fat version, and it turned out wonderfully! A hearty but healthy soup.

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nat

Reviewed: Jan. 8, 2010

We loved this recipe. I used ham rather than bacon and bell pepper rather than chilis. It was great. Definitely will make again.

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Kewaneecook

Cooking Level: Intermediate

Home Town: Newbern, Tennessee, USA

Living In: Kewanee, Missouri, USA

Reviewed: Oct. 13, 2008

This recipe was very easy and smelled divine. I rated this three stars because no one in my household liked it. I was the only one who ate it & I thought it was pretty good. It does make a lot so prepare to freeze some or feed a big crowd.

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ITSYBIT

Cooking Level: Intermediate

Home Town: Richfield, Minnesota, USA

Living In: Stone Mountain, Georgia, USA

Reviewed: Sep. 22, 2008

Not that great. I was generous with the 3 stars, but since i did deviate a little I thought that would be fair. I used chicken stock instead of water, only about 6 slices of bacon (precooked), added about a half of a cooked chicken and added a can of RoTel tomatoes. It was just O.K. It had a different flavor that is hard to describe, somewhat earthy I would say. My husband wouldn't eat it, but I thought it was O.K.

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CRUZZZA

Cooking Level: Intermediate

Reviewed: Jan. 9, 2008

Something is definitely wrong with the directions on this recipe. I have a new 6 qt. crockpot and I decided to use this recipe due to all the "rave" reviews. I put my beans to cook overnight on low setting, following the recipe directions, went to bed. Woke up 5-1/2 hours later, smelling beans. Decided to get up and check them. Good thing, they were more than tender. Had to stop the cooking process, put the crock portion into the fridge, add the remaining ingredients and finish cooking this morning. You can bet I won't cook them for any 8 hours more.

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MSSHARONK

Cooking Level: Expert

Home Town: Klamath Falls, Oregon, USA

Reviewed: Jan. 3, 2008

Changed it a bit, but thank-you so much for letting me know that I COULD cook beans in the crock-pot with-out soaking 8 hours or having to use a stove ( which I don't have presently) to pre-cook them first. Turned Out GREAT !!!!Thanks again !!!!! Is permantly in my recipe box !!!

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SHARYL4

Cooking Level: Intermediate

Home Town: Bellflower, California, USA

Living In: Mohave Valley, Arizona, USA

Reviewed: Dec. 31, 2007

This was great! I swapped out the bacon for kielbasa and it was awesome. I took it to our church Christmas pot luck and it was gone. I will make this over and over again.

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