Saucisses aux Haricots et Tomates

• 500 g/1 lb 2 oz dried haricot beans
• 100

Soak the beans overnight in cold water. Drain and cook in boiling unsalted water for 30 minutes, then drain. In a large heavy saucepan, melt the fat and quickly fry the sausages until browned all over. Take them out of the pan, put in the onion and cook for 5 minutes until golden. Add the ham skin or bacon, the beans, bouquet garni, garlic and seasoning and pour in enough cold water to cover th