SANTA MARIA BEANS

      Title: SANTA MARIA BEANS
  Categories: Low-cal
       Yield: 6 Servings
  
       1 lb Pink, red or pinto beans
       1    Bacon slice; diced
     1/4 c  Diced cooked ham
       1    Sm. garlic clove; minced
     3/4 c  Tomato puree
     1/4 c  Canned red chile sauce
       1 tb Sugar
       1 ts Dry mustard
       1 ts Salt
       1 ds MSG (optional)
  
   In Santa Maria, California, famous for its barbecue, cooks prepare a
   menu that includes these beans. Traditionally, small pink beans grown
   locally would be used, but small red beans or pintos can be
   substituted.
   
   Cover beans with water and soak overnight. Drain and cover with fresh
   cold water and simmer 2 hours, or until tender. Meanwhile, saute
   bacon and ham until lightly browned. Add garlic and saute 1 or 2
   minutes, then add tomato puree, chile sauce, sugar, mustard, salt and
   MSG. Drain most of liquid off beans and stir in sauce. Keep warm over
   very low heat, or in low oven until ready to serve. Makes 6 to 8
   servings.
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