1 lb dried navy beans (2 1/4 cups)
1 (1/4-lb) piece salt pork (rind discarded)
4 1/2 cups water
1 large onion, finely chopped (about 2 cups)
2 chopped garlic cloves
1/2 cup Grade B maple syrup
1 tablespoon dry English mustard (preferably Colman\'s)
1 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
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1 (14- to 15-oz) can crushed tomatoes in thick purée
1/4 cup packed dark brown sugar
1 1/2 tablespoons Dijon mustard
1/2 teaspoon salt
2 (19-oz) cans small white beans, rinsed and drained (4 cups)
1 medium onion, cut crosswise into 1/4-inch-thick slices
6 bacon slices (1/4 lb)
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1 pound dried black beans, picked over, soaked overnight in cold water to cover, and drained
1 1/2 cups cooked fresh corn kernels (cut from about 3 ears of corn) or thawed frozen
1 1/2 cups chopped seeded tomato
3/4 cup thinly sliced scallion
1/3 cup minced fresh coriander plus coriander sprigs for garnish
1/2 cup olive oil
1/2 cup fresh lemon juice (1 to 2 lemons)
2 teaspoons salt
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1 cup dried black beans (7 oz), picked over and rinsed
1/2 cup chopped white onion (1/2 medium)
2 tablespoons lard or olive oil
1 teaspoon crumbled dried epazote
9 cups water
1 teaspoon salt
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