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Place a large, heavy bottom pot on the stove, heat over medium heat.
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Chop the bacon, or use kitchen shears to make small pieces and brown in the heated pot for about 3 minutes, just as it begins to render fat and start to cook.
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Add the chopped onion, stir well and often with the bacon until the onions begin to cook and deepen in color, about 6 minutes.
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Add the garlic and green chili, stir constantly so the garlic doesn't burn, but does brown and everything becomes aromatic,
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Add the canned tomatoes with juices
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Add the beans and liquid, half of the chopped cilantro, Barrelhouse Blend, and bay leaf (s).
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Bring to a simmer over medium heat, stirring occasionally.
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Garnish with remaining cilantro