Recipe for white baked beans
Serves 20
2pounds navy beans, picked over and soaked overnight1pound bacon, cut into ½-inch pieces1cup maple syrup1onion, chopped3cloves garlic, chopped2bay leaves1tablespoon mustard powder2quarts water 1tablespoon cider vinegar½teaspoon Worcestershire sauceSalt and pepper to taste
1. In a large bowl, combine beans with cold water to cover; set aside to soak overnight.
2. Set the oven at 325 degrees. Have on hand a 5-quart casserole.
3. Drain the beans and transfer to the casserole. Add the bacon, maple syrup, onion, garlic, bay leaves, mustard powder, and water. Cover and bake for 3 hours, checking every hour to make sure beans do not dry out. Add more water to the pan if it seems dry.
4. Remove the lid and continue cooking, uncovered, for 1 hour more. Total cooking time is 4 hours.
5. Stir in cider vinegar, Worcestershire sauce, salt, and pepper. Catherine Smart
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