BEANS ==== BOSTON BAKED BEANS

By pat1908

Makes: 8 servings

Ingredients

• Makes: 8 servings
• 1 Pound Dried Pinto Beans (2 1/4 Cups)
• 12 Bacon Slices, cut into 1/2 inch pieces
• 8 Cups Water
• 1 Cup Ketchup
• 1/3 cup pure maple syrup
• 1/4 cup apple cider vinegar
• 1/4 cup dry mustard
• 2 Tbsp mild-flovored (light) molasses
• 2 bay leaves
• 1 1/2 Tbsp finely chopped garlic
• 1 tsp salt
• 1 tsp ground pepper

Preparation

Step 1

1. Place beans in large bowl. Add enough water to cover by 3 inches. Let stand overnight. Drain beans; set aside.
2. Preheat oven to 350F. Cook bacon in heavy large pot until crisp, about 8 minutes. Add beans and all remaining ingredients to pot. Bring to boil
3. Transfer pot to oven. Bake uncovered until beans are tender and liquid thickens, stirring occasionally, about 4 hours. (Can be made 1 day ahead. Cover and chill. Bring beans to simmer before serving.)