• Pour beans into a colander. Set aside to drain well.
• In a medium bowl, add water, sugar and pepper. Mix until well incorporated. Set aside.

Raw Bacon Method

• Dice raw bacon into small pieces.
• Place a cooking pan over medium high heat.
• When pan is hot, place diced bacon into pan. Cook, stirring continuously with large spoon to keep the bacon from burning.
• When bacon is almost cooked, add onions. Cook onions until they are tender and light brown.

Cooked Ham Method

• Dice cooked ham into small pieces.
• Place a cooking pan over medium high heat.
• When pan is hot,, place diced ham and onions into pan.
• Cook, stirring continuously with large spoon until the ham is lightly browned and the onions are tender.

Green Beans

• Add prepared liquid mixture and beans to the pan with the bacon or ham an onions.
• Using a rubber spatula stir the mixture until incorporated.
• Bring mixture to a boil. Turn heat down and continue to simmer until beans are cooked and tender.
• Serve hot.