All 14-16 oz. cans: Put all of the above ingredients in a crock pot or large pot or dutch oven and bring to a boil for 15 minutes, stirring every few minutes. Then simmer for at least 2 hrs.,Stirring occasionally, so mixture doesn't catch & burn. I always make quadruple this recipe so there will be some left over but there never is!!! Thanks for requesting this one-I knew that if you tried it, you'd like. It's always real nice to hear such nice compliments from others much more experienced than I. I think this is a real nice alternative to the usual bean fare. Makes 1.5 quarts on single recipe. ----