eans may be Pinto, navy, great northern White, etc. Pick over Beans o remove rocks and bad Beans. Wash and place in large pot with Sugar nd enough cold Water to cover*. Bring to a bOil, cover and simmer or 3 hours or until tender. Add additional Water during cooking as ecessary*. Slice sausage and Onion, dice Garlic and Peppers (adjust umber of Peppers to suit preference). Add all remaining ingredients nd cook Beans for at least 1 more hour, stirring occasionally and dding Water as needed*. Add Salt if required. To begin, Water should be at least twice as deep as Beans. After eans have swollen, always keep just covered with liquid to prevent urning. If Beans should accidently burn, DO NOT STIR. Pour off into nother pot, being careful not to get burned particles and continue ooking.