Great Northerns with Leeks and Bacon

Ingredients

• 2 c dried Great Northern beans
• 4 slice thick-sliced bacon, diced
• 2 T extra-virgin olive oil
• 6 medium leeks, thinly sliced, white and tender green parts
• 2 clove garlic, minced
• 1 t salt
• Coarsely ground black pepper

Place beans in a large Dutch oven. Cover with water to 2 inches above beans. Bring to a boil. Remove from heat and let stand, covered, 1 hour. Drain beans and return to pot. Cover with cold water and bring to a boil. Lower heat to a simmer, cover and cook until tender, but not mushy, 45 minutes t...

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