On average, you can plan to serve 1 cup of cooked beans per person. 1 pound of dried beans = 3 cups of dried beans = 6 – 7 cups of cooked beans. Variations: Bone broth: Use chicken bone broth ...

Place the bacon in a large sauté pan. Place the pan over medium heat and cook until the bacon is crispy, and the fat is rendered, about 5-7 minutes.