1 lb. Camellia pinto beans
12 c. water
1 onion, chopped
1 clove garlic, minced
3 strips crisp fried bacon
4 drops Tabasco sauce
salt and pepper to taste

Rinse beans. Cover with water and boil for 15 minutes. Then start over with fresh water and let come to a boil. Sauté onions and garlic until wilted and add to beans. Cook for 1 hour and 45 minutes on medium heat. Add salt and pepper. Add Tabasco sauce and bacon and cook 15 minutes or until done.