Molasses Baked Beans Recipe
I got this Molasses Baked Beans recipe from my neighbor who is an excellent cook. Is there a higher crime than reading about this Molasses Baked Beans and not trying it out?
Summary
Ingredients
1 (16-ounce) package dried navy beans
2 teaspoons salt
1/3 cup firmly packed brown sugar
1/3 cup molasses
1/2 teaspoon dry mustard
1/4 teaspoon ground cloves
1/2 pound bacon, diced
1 medium onion, sliced
Directions
Sort and wash beans; place in a large Dutch oven.
Cover with water 2 inches above beans; let soak overnight.
Add salt to beans, and bring to a boil.
Cover, reduce, heat, and simmer 45 minutes.
Drain, reserving liquid.
Add next 4 ingredients, mixing well.
Layer half each of bean mixture, bacon, and onion in a greased 21/2-quart casserole.
Repeat layers.
Add reserved liquid to barely cover beans.
Cover and bake at 300° for 2 hours and 15 minutes.
Uncover and bake an additional 15 minutes, or until liquid is absorbed.
Cover with water 2 inches above beans; let soak overnight.
Add salt to beans, and bring to a boil.
Cover, reduce, heat, and simmer 45 minutes.
Drain, reserving liquid.
Add next 4 ingredients, mixing well.
Layer half each of bean mixture, bacon, and onion in a greased 21/2-quart casserole.
Repeat layers.
Add reserved liquid to barely cover beans.
Cover and bake at 300° for 2 hours and 15 minutes.
Uncover and bake an additional 15 minutes, or until liquid is absorbed.
