Baked Beans

Name: Baked Beans
Ingredients: 2 c. navy beans; 1 1/2 tsp. salt; 1/2 c. granulated or brown sugar; 2 Tbsp. molasses (more or less); 1/2 tsp. mustard; 2 Tbsp. catsup (if desired); 1 small onion (if desired)

7 ingredients

11 steps

Ingredients

2 c. navy beans
1 1/2 tsp. salt
1/2 c. granulated or brown sugar
2 Tbsp. molasses (more or less)
1/2 tsp. mustard
2 Tbsp. catsup (if desired)
1 small onion (if desired)

Directions

1

Wash beans;
2

cover with
3

2 quarts water and soak overnight. Cook slowly until tender.
4

Drain.
5

Place half the beans in an earthenware pot or casserole.
6

Add half of the combined remaining ingredients, adding 1 cup ham broth or chunks of ham.
7

Add remaining beans and seasonings.
8

Cover with bean broth or boiling water.
9

Cover and bake in slow oven at 225° to 300° at least 2 hours.
10

When necessary, add water.
11

One half can or one cup diced tomatoes may be used instead of catsup.