2 1/2 c. dried pea beans or lima, dried
1 onion, sliced
1 tsp. bacon fat
1 tsp. salt
1/8 tsp. pepper
1/2 c. catsup
1 tbsp. angostura (bitters) found in pkg. store

Wash beans, cover with cold water and soak overnight. Next day, add water to make 4 cups and simmer for 1 hour, uncovered. Saute onion in bacon fat until golden. Add onion, salt, and pepper to beans and continue simmering for another 2 hours. Just before removing from heat, add catsup and angostura, and stir well. Serves 6.