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HAMILTON COUNTY SHERIFF’S OFFICE, TN—June 30th, 2014
FROM THE DESK OF JIM HAMMOND
In this issue:
Sheriff Hammond,
Pages 1-2
Cottontail
Commentary, Page 2
Branum’s Briefs,
Pages 3
Spotlight, Page 4
Technology, Page 5
Graduation, Page 6
Corrections
Communiqué, Page 7
Training, Page 8
Chaplain, Page 9
Fallen Officers, Part II
Pages, 10-11
July 4th, Page 12
What’s Cookin’,
Pages 13-14
Continued next page
On Thursday, June 12, Chattanooga
formally welcomed a new police
chief with the swearing in ceremony
of Fred Fletcher. The chief hails
from Austin, Texas and brings with
him years of professional police ex-
perience as a sector commander
over a population about the size of
the city of Chattanooga. He was
chosen by Mayor Berke and his
search committee for stellar perfor-
mance not only in gang initiatives
but with a host of other police-
related social and criminal issues
critical for the modern day safety
and security of citizens in mid-sized
cities like ours in the United States.
I met Chief Fletcher several weeks
before his formal swearing at a cer-
emony in a small private meeting
held at city hall attended by both
the city and county mayors, the U.S.
Attorney Bill Killian, General Bill
Cox of the District Attorney’s Office,
Chief Branum and myself.
I must say, I was quickly impressed
with the caliber of man Chief Fletch-
er appears to be. Not only is he per-
sonable and articulate, but he is ful-
ly engaged in the protocol of law
enforcement politics and the need
to network among the various agen-
cies within a wider jurisdiction.
I believe he will work well with the
ten agencies that make up the local
police community here in Hamilton
County.
Once Chief Fletcher makes the nec-
essary transition to his new role as
police chief for Chattanooga and, as
they use to say when I was in the
Navy, “gets his sea legs." Then I will
meet with him to discuss some dis-
cuss some matters of importance to
all of us in the police community.
For example, the new firing range,
the Aegis Law Enforcement Founda-
tion, joint task force operations,
Riverbend, Home Land Security,
School Resource Officers,
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THE ROLL CALL IS PUBLISHED
EXCLUSIVELY BY THE HAMILTON
COUNTY SHERIFF’S
OFFICE LOCATED AT
600 MARKET STREET,
CHATTANOOGA, TN 37402
(423) 209-7000
FAX: (423) 209-7001
THE EXECUTIVE EDITOR IS
G. A. BENNETT. THE OPERA-
TIONAL EDITOR & PUBLISHER IS
JOHN E. WATERS.
CONTRIBUTING TO THIS ISSUE
ARE: JANICE ATKINSON,
G.A. BENNETT,
ALLEN BRANUM,
LENDA CLARK
RODGER BROWN,
JIM HAMMOND,
AL KASCHIMER, DAVID SOUDER
JOHN WATERS AND
SHANNON WILSON.
The Cotton Tail Commentary
specialized training, and a host of other related
projects that will serve both city and county
needs and the needs of the greater community.
I believe Hamilton County and Chattanooga are
fortunate to have the talent Chief Fletcher brings
to the law enforcement table. Let’s prepare for a
continued renewal in the economic growth of
our community with its new business opportu-
nities, more jobs – and with all that comes an
even greater need for the safety and security of
all the citizens.
I would like to encourage each one of our Hamil-
ton County Sheriff's family to personally wel-
come the new chief when you meet him, as the
occasion arises or when you have an opportuni-
ty to engage him in conversation.
Welcome to Chattanooga, “Choo Choo City,”
Chief of Police, Fred Fletcher.
Jim Hammond - Sheriff
How we adjust to change is one thing, whether we are
right or wrong about it all is quite another. Take reli-
gion for example. A man approached one day and ex-
claimed with all seriousness, “First they took religion out of the
schools, now they have taken religion out of religion!” I’m still
working on that one, but I think I know what he meant. Or, take
politics. Some say throw out the old and put in the new - even if
the new ones do not offer better solutions? And we are left with
new hands grasping the same brass ring voters had pried out of
the old hands. Political correctness remains controversial. Confu-
cius said over 2,500 years ago, that the first thing to do to restore a
state to health was to rectify the names - in other words, to call
things by their right names. Talk about a hot potato! What is the
point? It is a hard task and may even go against the grain of how
we were raised or taught, but we must serve everyone equally no
matter their stripe or ideology. Mark Caine said, “The first step
toward success is taken when you refuse to be a captive of the en-
vironment in which you find yourself.” Law enforcement is
charged with serving all the people, even the ones we don’t like or
who don’t think like we do. Meanwhile I do have my own opinions.
Leadership Briefs With Chief Deputy Allen Branum
I was recently looking at a pub-
lic safety website that posts arti-
cles and communications on
fire, EMS and law enforcement
articles and communications.
Included was an area where a
person could write in for advice
on these subjects. I couldn’t
help but notice this letter to one
of the advisors of the site. It
seemed to pretty much repre-
sent the thought of today of
some who research the idea of
law enforcement’s future.
Question asked by an appli-
cant: “I know I want to work in
police work, but due to family
issues I need to make sure I
don’t have to work nights and
weekends. I am just about to
start my last semester, as a CJ
major so will be looking for jobs
soon. Do you think I should try
to become a detective or to
work in like CSI?”
Answer provided by site com-
mentator: “I realize you are in
your last semester of college,
but my advice to you is to
change your major right now,
seriously, right this second! You
are no longer a criminal justice
student. If I were you, I would
switch over to education. Be-
come a grade school teacher.
That is about the only profes-
sion that does not work nights
and weekends.
Years ago we talked about bank-
ers hours. My buddy works at a
bank. He works past 8 p.m. most
nights and works Saturdays a
lot. Even banks want to be open
longer in an effort to make sure
they can make more money.
Let’s face it, detective or CSI po-
sitions are not entry-level jobs.
These are promotions, as in
things you need to earn. How
does someone earn a promo-
tion? Work your butt off on
night shift including during the
weekend, you know, like the
times police are busy.
Can I ask you a question? Why
would you think that investiga-
tors only work in the daytime?
Has watching CSI
and NCIS been
more of a learning
experience than
going to class at
your college?
Yeah, on TV the
crime scenes al-
ways take place in
the daytime, be-
cause cameras
used to record a
show need light.
Sun
light is
cheap
so TV
shows
film as much in the day light as
possible.
The rest of us non-TV cops work
at night, in the rain, in the cold,
in the dark and in all the other
horrible conditions that make
up a true criminal justice experi-
ence. If you truly want to be in
police work, close the textbook,
turn off the TV and go on a ride-
a-long.
Most cops know way more than
some college PhDs. Don’t like
it? Go be a school teacher!
(Nuff said!)”
AB
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Spotlighting Lamar Stanley Moore Executive Director of the
Fellowship of Christian
Peace Officers, Rev.
Lamar S. Moore, 68, of
Chattanooga, passed
away on Monday,
June 16, 2014.
Visionary leader, he was
pastor to churches large and
small, a friend to an untold
number of people and a
servant of God. Born in
Chattanooga, Aug. 3, 1945,
Lamar Moore graduated
from Kirkman Technical
High School in 1963. He re-
ceived his Associate of Engi-
neering degree from Chatta-
nooga State Technical Insti-
tute (now Community Col-
lege) in 1970.
Following graduation, he
worked for the Electric
Power Board until 1975 ad-
vancing from overhead line
crew to be assistant power
engineer in the marketing
department.
As an active deacon in
Ridgecrest Baptist Church in
the early 1970s, he was
called by God into pastoral
ministry. He attended
Southern Baptist Theologi
cal Seminary in
Louisville, Ky.
where he grad-
uated in 1978.
He pastored
First Rock Ha-
ven Baptist
Church in Vine
Grove, Ky., Sa-
lem Baptist
Church in
Brandenburg,
Ky. and Leoma
Baptist Church
in Leoma, Tenn. He returned
to Chattanooga in 1989 to
pastor Lookout Valley Bap-
tist Church, where he served
for more than 17 years.
In addition to his pastoral
duties, he served the Chatta-
nooga area in a number of
capacities, including the Hu-
man Rights Commission, the
Chattanooga Police Depart-
ment Internal Affairs Citi-
zens Review Board, the
YMCAs Y-CAP Board and as
an officer of the Hamilton
County Election Commis-
sion.
He also has been an active
supporter of Y-CAPs annual
Guns and Hoses event. He is
survived by his loving and
supportive wife of 49 years,
Vicki (Conn) Moore, his son,
Andy (wife Christie) and
their children, Flannery,
Percy Kate, Ruby, Jack and
Walker; son, Jeff (wife Amy),
and their children, Hannah
Grace, Evan and Isabel; and
a daughter, Julie (husband
Armando) Barraza, and
their children, Sam, Lucas,
Ela and Benny; two sisters-
in-law, Nancy Moore and
Virginia Moore; nephews,
Thad Moore and Tim Moore;
nieces, Elizabeth Moore,
Donna Bryant and Vicky
Grindle.
Excerpts from Chattanooga
Times Free Press Obituary
4 The Roll Call, june 30th, 2014
Israel Weapon Industries
(IWI) has developed the
DAN .338 Bolt Action
Sniper Rifle.
Specially designed for mili-
tary and police entities, the
new DAN family of Sniper Ri-
fles uses LAPUA MAG .338
ammunition. Delivering ex-
ceptional accuracy for dis-
tances of up to 1200 meters,
the rifle has significant addi-
tional benefits and attributes.
The lightweight Dan, weigh-
ing 5.9 Kg., is accurate and
easy to shoot. It enables a
perfect fit to the sniper’s
body – including an ad-
justable, foldable han-
dle, an adjustable cheek
rest and a trigger. The
rifle incorporates an
upgraded Picatinny rail
which allows the
mounting of a variety
of accessories, includ-
ing telescopes, night
vision devices, etc.
In addition, a clip-on sight and
a silencer are available as op-
tional features. According to
Uri Amit, President and CEO,
“We are pleased to launch a
new sniper rifle at the exhibi-
tion, developed by IWI, which
is the first of a family of snip-
er rifles that are currently in
various stages of develop-
ment.”
Israel Homeland Security
News, June 18, 2014
What’s New In Technology
East Chicago police Chief Mark
Becker was as exuberant as a
kid on Christmas morning,
gushing on about the ways
ShotSpotter has moved his de-
partment into “predictive and
proactive” policing. “That’s
why crime is the lowest in 18
years,” Becker said recently.
In September, the city began
employing ShotSpotter, a high-
tech system of sensors and
computer analysis that pro-
vides police departments with
nearly instantaneous infor-
mation about where gunfire
originated to within 25 me-
ters.
Coupled with a complex crime
-mapping analysis by Indiana
University Northwest assistant
professor, Joseph Ferrandino,
Becker said his officers can see
the relationship of gunfire,
criminal activity and location
of squad cars on a single
screen.
ShotSpotter CEO, Ralph Clark
said growing up in Oakland,
California, he understands the
trauma experienced by chil-
dren who grow up sleeping in
bath tubs to avoid being struck
by a random bullet. “Gun vio-
lence is bigger than homi-
cides.” While loss of life is
devastating, Clark said the im-
pact of rampant gunfire in a
community is “immoral.” His
equipment can help pinpoint
trouble and aid police in focus-
ing in on problems.
Post-Tribune staff report, June 8, 2014
Cloud technology helps area police track gunfire
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The newest Corrections Academy, Class #32,
graduated on May 20, 2014 with eleven new of-
ficers. The program featured Chief Joe Fowler
as the speaker with Judge Christie Sell adminis-
tering the oath of office to the new officers.
Above left: 1st row: Joseph Jansen, John Doub,
Gregory Piper; 2nd row: Joseph Sanchez, Joseph
Goulet, Robert Woodward, Kyle Odom; 3rd row:
James Agnew, Dallas Lange, Tyler Huey and Ben-
jamin Peery. Above right: Chief Allen Branum
and Deputy Joseph Jansen. Deputy Joseph Jan-
sen was presented recognition by Chief Deputy
Allen Branum for having the highest scholastic
grade for the class.
Janice Atkinson
Corrections Academy Graduation
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Your Personal Health
Shown here are Chief Joe
Fowler and June Jordan.
June Jordan, who works in Sen-
tence Management was nomi-
nated and selected by her fel-
low staff members and officers
as the Civilian Employee of the
Month for May, 2014.
Due to the inmate population
and court traffic increasing sig-
nificantly, Ms. Jordan was seen
to go above and beyond to
make certain time sensitive
reports and records were pro-
cessed accurately in a timely
manner. The
dependability
and due dili-
gence she ex-
hibits sets a
wonderful ex-
ample for oth-
ers to follow.
A huge thanks
for your ser-
vice and con-
sistently striv-
ing to improve
daily functions, not only within
your division, but for the en-
tire Hamilton County Correc-
tions Division.
Janice Atkinson
Shown here are Deputy
Mike McGowan and Chief Joe
Fowler.
Corrections Officer Michael
McGowan was selected as
Corrections Officer of the
Month for May, 2014.,
He was selected for this hon-
or by his supervisory team
as he completed many goals
and objectives and carried
them out with great pride
and due diligence.
Officer McGowan had an
outstanding attitude and
driving force
while serving
as an example
for others to
follow. He
shows ex-
treme dedica-
tion to the
Corrections
Division and
on a daily ba-
sis as he man-
ages inmate
transports
inside and
outside the facility - as well
as assisting other depart-
ments with various duties
when called upon.
Janice Atkinson
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Deputy Higginbotham
made a DUI arrest - the
driver had his dogs with
him “In the early morning
hours of Thursday, June 13,
2014, at 6901 Sims Road, I
assisted one of our newest and
most dedicated officers on a
very serious and possible dan-
gerous arrest of two of Birch-
wood's most wanted crimi-
nals.
Deputy Gaffin utilized every
ounce of his tactical training
that he obtained recently at
the Tennessee Law Enforce-
ment Training Academy. Be-
cause of the relentlessness of
Deputy Gaffin, he was able to
single handedly place both of
these highly dangerous crimi-
nals in custody without fir-
ing his Taser or a single
shot.
Because of officers like Dep-
uty Gaffin, the citizens of
Birchwood will sleep a little
better tonight just knowing
what kind of officer is out
there in the darkness pro-
tecting them. If you see
Deputy Gaffin around the
East Sector, tell him thanks
for keeping us all safe!!
BRAVO TEAM EAST is lucky to
have an officer with such dedi-
cation!”
The photo above shows the
two culprits right after they
were taken into custody after
a short foot chase by Deputy
Gaffin. Deputy Gaffin took the
dogs to the man’s house so
they did not end up with the
Humane Society. Sweet pups.
Sergeant David Sowder,
Bravo East Team
“We rule the night.”
Training Pays Off!
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As our society digresses from
its forward thinking, more and
more people are willingly ig-
norant of God’s Word. Right
and wrong are no longer abso-
lutes but relative. Everyone
wants to live in a gray area and
many will agree that’s okay.
Or, they may just ignore the
law. Then again, we may
break the law or write a new
one to suit ourselves or our
group.
Law enforcement is called on
to do what the parents failed
to do ten years earlier with
discipline in the home.
If you ask some people now
what they think is the problem
with the world, they may say,
“What problem? I have no
problem.” Or, they may even
reply, “I don’t know and I don’t
care.” Another program or
throwing more money at a so-
cial problem will not solve the
issues.
Then what can we do? Refor-
mation begins with you and
me. Share the love of Jesus
Christ from your heart and the
changes will come one heart at
a time. “That takes too long,”
you say. The mathematics of
this we are told would affect
the world very quickly. For
example, 1+1=2, 2+2=4,
4+4=8, 8+8…, etc. It would not
take long.
Love can cure our apathy.
Share your testimony about
how God changed your life.
II Chronicles 7:14, says, “If my
people which are called by my
name will humble themselves
and pray, and seek my face and
turn from their wicked ways
and pray; then I will hear from
heaven, and will forgive their
sin, and will heal their land.”
Chaplain Al Kaschimer
Leadership Notes:
“A Law enforcement officer runs to danger, not be-
cause he hates what is in front of him, but
because he loves what is behind him.”
“The purpose of engaging crime is to win.
There is no possible victory in defense.
The sword is more important than the shield,
and skill from training is more important than
either. The final weapon is the brain.
All else is supplemental.” (copied)
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Continued next page
This feature was the speech
that Sandy Lomis of the Curray
County New Mexico Sheriff’s
Office used during a Fallen Of-
ficer program. Sandy Lomis is
a personal friend of Detective
Rodger Brown of HCSO Crimi-
nal Investigations Division.
(Continued from last month.)
“(People are like sheep) and
we are the sheepdogs. We live
to confront the wolf and pro-
tect the sheep. The sheep gen-
erally don’t like us. Maybe we
look too much like the wolves.
Our very presence disturbs the
sheep, maybe because our
presence reminds the sheep
there are wolves out there.
They don’t want us to tell them
where to go, how to get there
or give them tickets.
The sheep and sheepdog think
very differently. The sheep
pretend the wolf will never
come but the sheepdog lives
for that day. I was taught a
long time ago by men who
came back from Vietnam that if
you are ambushed and under
fire and have no cover, you at-
tack into the ambush.
Today it seems like most of our
ambushes are called “mobile
active shooters.” We run to the
gunshots; we don’t sit and wait
for someone to come up with a
plan.
One of those who ran to the
gunshots was a Security Po-
liceman named Andy Brown
in 1994, at the Fairchild
AFB, WA base hospital. He
ran to the gunfire and took
down the bad guy with a 70
yard kill shot from a 9mm.
(Also) I worked with K-9
guys that lost one of their
brother K-9 handlers in the
Philippines in 1978, SRA
Gray. He was killed on duty
chasing the wolves into the
jungle at Clark AB. More re-
cently was SRA Brian Kolfage
in 2004 in Iraq. He survived a
mortar attack as a triple ampu-
tee.
Many of our fellow sheepdogs
have fallen last year in the line
of duty and we are here to
honor them. In just the last
few weeks two Alaska State
Troopers were ambushed and
killed by a 19 year old. LAPD
lost three officers. One was
killed during a pursuit when a
friend of the suspect rammed
the police unit to help his
friend escape.
An off duty San Antonio officer
was ambushed and killed by
two men who pumped 7
rounds into him. A Mexican
cartel is believed to have or-
dered an unsuccessful hit on a
narcotics officer in a city just a
hundred miles from here.
Just last Friday, two officers in
Killeen, Texas were shot exe-
cuting a warrant and one has
since died.
If you think it can’t or won’t
ever happen to you, you’re al-
ready a victim. We must train
and practice, and train and
train some more to win and to
prepare for the day when the
wolf comes.
I do not believe in if/what – If
I know the mindset of if the
wolf, when it shows up what
will I do? I believe in when/
then - When this happens,
then I will take a planned ac-
tion. We must think all the
time and be prepared on every
call, every incident, on duty
and off duty.
Fallen Officers - “I Am The Sheepdog…”
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I would like to close with this a
short reflection titled ALONE.
“And he stood alone. His wool
matted with sweat and mud.
There were holes in his neck
where blood was starting to
bubble through - but nothing life
threatening. He remembered
being in the pasture, grazing,
chewing away on all that moth-
er earth had to offer. He paid no
mind to the others. They could
find their own clover to munch.
Then his world went black. The
pain was unbearable, the pres-
sure on his throat was crushing
his voice. He tried to cry out but
no noise could escape. He
thrashed and kicked but to no
avail. He would accept death as
it came. He thought to himself in
his final fleeting moments, ‘Why
me? I’ve done no harm. I mind
my own business. Why is this my
fate? I’m just a sheep.’
As quickly as the pain began, it
ended. A sudden flash of teeth, a
guttural growl as muscle
strained against muscle. Then
came the cries. He knew those
to be the cries of pain, but they
weren’t his any longer. And
soon they subsided.
As the fog that covered his eyes
began to lift he could see that
the wolf was dead. He focused
on a figure standing before
him. It looked and even
smelled like the one that was
tearing at his flesh but it did not
attack
him.
Rather
it stared coldly into his soul with
eyes of black glass.
The sheepdog spoke, ‘Get back in
line, next time he may eat you.’”
To my brother and sister LEO's,
train hard and often and always
carry off duty. We never know
when the wolf will come to call,
and as sheepdogs we must al-
ways be ready to greet him.
Good hunting! Don’t get
dead! Not today! Not on
this call! Not on my shift!
We must ride hard, shoot
straight and always tell
the truth!
By Sandy Loomis, retired Air Force
Security Police with 20 years of ser-
vice, detective with the Curry County,
New Mexico Sheriff’s Office with 21
years and graduate of the National
Forensic Academy, Session XXX
Submitted by
Detective Rodger Brown
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Have A Happy And Safe 4th Of July
“And the rockets’ red glare, bombs bursting in
air…” The 4th of July can be a fun time with
great memories if fireworks are handled
properly. However, lighting fireworks at home
can be dangerous and isn’t even legal in many
areas. The best way to protect your family is to
forego home use. Keep pets indoors and keep in
mind that animals (old folks and PTSD veterans)
have sensitive ears and may become extremely
stressed, agitated or frightened during fire-
works displays.
There are many Independence Day events
planned for our area. Why not attend public
fireworks celebrations and leave the lighting
display to the professionals?
July 3rd, 8 to 10PM, Pops on the River and
Fireworks, Coolidge Park
July 3rd, all day event with fireworks at dark,
Camp Columbus
July 3rd, AT&T Field,
Lookouts game & fireworks after game
July 3rd, Collegedale Veterans Park,
concert at 8PM, fireworks begin at dark
July 4th, all day event with fireworks at dark,
City of Soddy Daisy
Celebrate the birth of our nation at an event of
your choice and be safe.
Happy Birthday America!
Lenda Clark, Captain
Photo by Mark Alan Andre
What’s Cookin’ @ HCSO!
Ingredients:
10 slices thick-cut bacon (about 3/4 lb. total)
2 large eggs
2/3 cup milk
1 onion (about 8 oz.), peeled and minced
2 teaspoons minced garlic
About 1 1/4 teaspoons salt
About 1/2 teaspoon pepper
3 pounds ground lean (about 7% fat) beef
1 cup soft bread crumbs (see notes)
10 slices red onion (each 1/4 in. thick and
3 to 4 in. wide)
10 slices (about 4 by 4 in.) extra-sharp
white or yellow cheddar cheese
(about 5 oz. total)
10 hamburger buns (each about 4 in. wide,
3 oz.), split in half
Preparation:
1. In a 10- to 12-inch frying pan over medium-
high heat, cook bacon, in batches if neces-
sary, turning occasionally, until browned on
both sides and crisp, 8 to 10 minutes. With
tongs, transfer to paper towels to drain.
When cool, break each slice in half.
2. Meanwhile, in a large bowl, beat eggs, milk,
onion, garlic, 1 1/4 teaspoons salt, and 1/2
teaspoon pepper to blend. Add beef and
bread crumbs and mix gently. Form into 10
equal patties, each about 4 1/2 inches wide.
3. Brush onion slices lightly on both sides with
bacon fat in pan. Discard remaining fat.
4. Lay patties and onion slices on a barbecue
grill over a solid bed of hot coals or high
heat on a gas grill (you can hold your hand
at grill level only 2 to 3 seconds); close lid
on gas grill. Cook, turning meat and onions
once to brown on both sides, until a ther-
mometer inserted in center of thickest part
of meat registers 160° (no longer pink in
center), 6 to 8 minutes total.
5. About 2 minutes before patties are done,
top each with a slice of cheese. Also lay bun
halves, cut side down, on grill and
toast 1 to 2 minutes.
6. Set bun bottoms on a platter or plates. With
a wide spatula, transfer patties to bun bot-
toms. Top each with a grilled onion slice, 2
pieces of bacon, and a spoonful of special
slaw.
7. Add salt and pepper to taste. Cover with bun
tops.
Classic Western Burgers
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Quick Baked Beans with Smoked Bacon
Ingredients:
6 ounces thin-sliced apple wood- smoked or
regular bacon (about 6 slices), cut into 3/4-
inch pieces
2 onions (about 1 lb. total), peeled and
chopped
3 cans (28 oz. each) Boston-style baked
beans
2 tablespoons firmly packed brown sugar
1/2 cup catsup
1 tablespoon dry mustard
Preparation:
1. In a 5- to 6-quart pan over medium-high
heat, stir bacon often until browned and
crisp, 6 to 8 minutes. With a slotted spoon,
transfer to paper towels to drain. Discard all
but 1 1/2 tablespoons fat in pan.
2. Add onions to pan and stir often until they
begin to brown and stick to bottom of pan, 7
to 9 minutes. Add beans and their liquid,
catsup, brown sugar, dry mustard and
cooked bacon; mix well.
Pour into a shallow 3-quart casserole.
3. Bake, uncovered, in a 350° regular or con-
vection oven until beans are bubbling in the
center, 30 to 40 minutes. Serve hot.
Note:
If assembling through step 2 up to 1 day ahead,
cover and chill; bake chilled beans about 50
minutes.
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