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Ingredients
- 3 cups dry navy beans
- 1/4 pound bacon, diced
- 1/2 cup chopped onion, finely diced
- 2 tablespoons molasses
- 1 tablespoon salt
- 2 teaspoons dry mustard
- 1 cup ketchup
- 1 cup brown sugar
- 2 cups water (reserved from boiling)
- Keep additional reserved water on hand
Preparation
Step 1
Soak beans overnight in cold water. Simmer the beans in the same water until tender, approximately 1 to 2 hours. Drain and reserve the liquid.
Preheat oven to 325 degrees F (165 degrees C).
Arrange the beans in a 2 quart bean pot or casserole dish by placing a portion of the beans in the bottom of dish, and layering them with bacon and onion.
In a saucepan, combine molasses, salt, dry mustard, ketchup and brown sugar. Bring the mixture to a boil and pour over beans. Pour in reserved bean water (to cover the beans). Cover the dish with a lid or aluminum foil.
Bake for 3 to 4 hours in the preheated oven, until beans are tender, stirring occasionally. Add more liquid if necessary to prevent the beans from getting too dry.