Beans, Grains & Legumes - With pork

6 slices bacon, cut crosswise into 1/2-inch pieces 2 celery ribs, chopped 1 carrot, chopped 1 medium onion, chopped 1/4 teaspoon cinnamon 3/4 pound boiling[...]

1/2 cup diced (1/4-inch) slab bacon (2 oz; rind discarded if necessary) 2 cups diced (1/4-inch) sweet onion (14 oz) such as Vidalia 2 large carrots, cut into[...]

1 2/3 cups lentils (11 ounces), rinsed well 5 cups water 3 1/2 cups reduced-sodium chicken broth 1 Turkish or 1/2 California bay leaf 4 garlic cloves, finely[...]

12 cups (3 quarts) 3/4- to 1-inch chunks stale, dry corn bread (use your favorite recipe; see headnote) 6 slices stale, dry firm-textured white bread, cut[...]