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Breton Beans recipe:

2 lb large white beans 

1 lb smoked counrty slab bacon

1 lb old country style sausage polish

1 large onion

4 tbsp tomato ketchup

1 tbsp tomato paste

2 tbsp flour Vegeta Seasoning

Soak the beans(dry sort)overnight in plenty of water. Throw away any beans that float on the surface Add generous amount of vegetta seasoning to the water and beans (keep same water that beans soaked in overnight). Bring to the boil, cover and simmer for about hour and half (do not overcook) To make the sauce dice the onion and brown in a large pan with some oil, vegeta spices, salt and pepper. Dice bacon and add to pan. Stir and cook on low heat for 5 minutes or so depending on size of meat. Dice kielbasa, add to pan and stir. Leave on low heat for about 1/2 hour to 3/4 hour. Add extra water to prevent meat burning. Check beans by trying. Most likely need longer than sauce in pan. Take pan off heat after 3/4 hour and stir in ketchup and tomato paste (ensure after taking pan off heat) Add mixture in pan to beans and water in pot and stir thoroughly. Season to taste, add oregano (perhaps 1/2 tbsp). Thicken by mixing flour and water in cup and then adding to pot Cover and heat for 5 mins after thorough stir Serve with fresh bread

Thawing: the refrigerator is the slowest but safest method and will result in the least amount of moisture loss in comparison to the other methods. The temperature of the refrigerator should be maintained at 35 to 40 degrees. Leave the meat wrapped and placed on a platter or a tray to catch the drippings as it thaws or unwrap and loosely cover with plastic or foil. Approximate Refrigerator Thawing Time 4 to 5 hours per pound After thawing in the refrigerator ham can be refrigerated safely for 7 - 10 days. Do not refreeze meat that has been thawed using a cold water or microwave methods.