Click for Cookbook LOGIN
"He who distinguishes the true savor of his food can never be a glutton; he who does not cannot be otherwise."--Henry David Thoreau

Great Grandma Ellie's Baked Beans Recipe

  Tried it? Rate this Recipe:
 

 

This recipe for Great Grandma Ellie's Baked Beans is from The Chain Elementary School Cookbook Project, one of the cookbooks created at FamilyCookbookProject.com. We'll help you start your own personal cookbook! It's easy and fun. Click here to start your own cookbook!
Category:
Category:
Ingredients:  
Ingredients:  
2 c. navy beans (pea beans)
boiling water
1/4 c. molasses (Green Label)
3 tbsp. sugar
1 tsp. salt
pepper
1 large onion, sliced
1/2 lb. chunk bacon (or more)
Directions:
Directions:
Put beans in 4 qt. slow cooker. Pour boiling water over beans until covered by about 1-1/2 inches. Let stand for 1 hour or more, covered, on LOW.

Stir in molasses, sugar, salt, pepper, and onion. Cut up the chunk bacon and put on top of mixture.

Cook on LOW for 10-12 hours. DO NOT stir during this time.

Ladle off the fat from the bacon before stirring and serving.
Personal Notes:
Personal Notes:
Great Grandma always used a regular "bean pot" and cooked for 12-15 hours.

Double the recipe to fit a 6 qt. slow cooker and freeze the extras.

 

 

 

Learn more about the process to create a cookbook -- or
Start your own personal family cookbook right now!  Here's to good eating!

Search for more great recipes here from over 1,500,000 in our family cookbooks!

 

 

 

362W  

Cookbooks are great for Holiday Gifts, Wedding Gifts, Bridal Shower ideas and Family Reunions!

*Recipes and photos entered into the Family Cookbook Project are provided by the submitting contributors. All rights are retained by the contributor. Please contact us if you believe copyright violations have occurred.

Search for more great recipes here from over 1,500,000 in our family cookbooks!