You'll Need:

? 1 pound dry packaged Navy beans
? 8 ounces sliced bacon, cubed
? 2 cups chopped onions
? 2 teaspoons minced garlic
? 1/3 cup unsulphured molasses
? 1/3 cup packed light brown sugar
? 2 teaspoons prepared mustard
? 1/2 teaspoon dry mustard
? 1/4 teaspoon ground allspice
? 2 bay leaves
? 2 teaspoons salt
? 1 teaspoon pepper

Procedure:

1. Place beans in large saucepan with water to cover by 2 inches; heat to boiling and boil 2 minutes. Let stand, covered, 1 hour; drain. Return beans to pan and enough water to come to the top of the beans; heat to boiling. Reduce heat and simmer, covered, until tender but not soft, 30 to 40 minutes. Transfer beans and liquid to bean pot or 3-quart casserole. 2. Stir bacon and reamining ingredients into beans. Bake, covered, at 250F degrees for 1 hour; uncover and bake until desired thickness, 4-6 hours, stirring every hour.

Category: Vegetables