Well I have been waiting awhile to make a pot of these and finally found the time.
First get whatever mix of beans you like and follow the prep steps. I soak mine for 12 hours in 2 qts water.
Empty that out
Put in some garlic, onions, couple tablespoons molasses and whatever spices I like to taste.
Put the lid on and prep the bean hole
I like to dig a hole roughly t foot by two foot for my 12" DO
I then trim the brush from the yard over the summer and pile it on top and start it on fire
Every so often I check it out
Eventually it burns down to nothing but hot coals
I like to put some bailing wire on the handle so IU can find it and so I know when I'm getting close digging it up
And it is ready for the Dutch Oven
After removing about half the coals I place the Do in the middle and bury it in coals. You can kinda see the wire sticking up.
After it's buried in coals I cover it with a layer of dirt and leave it for the night/day. Usually 12+ hours.
When I get hungry I come dig it up. Being careful not to knock the lid off and get dirt in my meal. On this night it snowed a couple inches; the beans were a little cooler than normal but still done.
Here is the finished product.
Ready for a New Years Day dinner with some fresh Jalapeno Corn Bread from my lovely lady wife and a Dos Equis.
Cheers.