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GRAM’S BAKED BEANS Recipe

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INGREDIENTS
1 pound package dry great northern, navy beans
Lots of water
1 medium onion chopped
1 cup ketchup
1/2 cup brown sugar packed
1/3 cup molasses
1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
Liquid smoke (1 or 2 drops) optional (Gram used)
1 1/2 teaspoons salt plus additional if desired
1 teaspoon fresh ground pepper plus additional if desired
1 meaty ham bone omit if using bacon
4 slices thick-sliced bacon cooked and crumbled (omit for ham bone) HINT: (Gram poured the bacon grease in the beans)

OVERNIGHT SOAK METHOD:
Directions:
Directions:
Rinse and pick through beans removing any small pebbles or debris. Transfer beans to a large pot and pour in enough water to cover by about 2". Cover the pot and let the beans soak overnight.
The next day, drain the beans and cover with the same amount of fresh water. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to low, cover the pot, and let simmer for 1 hour. Drain beans, reserving liquid.

TO COOK THE SOAKED BEANS:
In a large oven safe pot, Dutch oven or baking dish, combine soaked beans, 1 cup cooking liquid, onion, ketchup, brown sugar, molasses, salt, mustard, pepper, and bacon Mix well. Cover and bake at 300 degrees for 4-1/2 to 5 hours or until beans are very tender and sauce has thickened to desired consistency. Stir occasionally and add more of the reserved cooking liquid if needed during cooking time.

QUICK SOAK METHOD:
Rinse beans; place in a large pot and add enough water to cover by about 2". Bring to a boil; reduce heat and simmer for 3 minutes. Remove from heat and let stand for 1 hour. Drain and rinse. Return beans to pot and add same amount of fresh water; bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer for 1 hour or until beans are tender. Drain, reserving cooking liquid.

 

 

 

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