Empire State Baked Beans

Directions

1. 1
   Wash beans, place in large saucepan with lukewarm water; cover.
2. 2
   Let stand 12 hours.
3. 3
   Do not drain. Add enough cold water to cover the beans well.
4. 4
   Slowly bring to a boil; reduce heat and simmer until tender, about 2 hours.
5. 5
   Transfer to greased shallow 1 1/2-quart baking dish, covering pork with beans.
6. 6
   Combine remaining ingredients; sprinkle over beans.
7. 7
   Bake, uncovered, at 300° until beans are soft and a brown crust forms on top and along sides; 3 to 3 1/2 hours.
8. 8
   As the beans dry out, moisten with hot water.
9. 9
   Beans can be reheated successfully.
10. 10
    Makes 6 to 8 servings.