Grandma wexler's baked beans

8 servings

Ingredients

QuantityIngredient
½poundsBacon, diced
1mediumOnion, minced
1gallonWater
½cupMolasses
½cupBrown sugar
2cupsKetchup
2tablespoonsPrepared mustard
poundsNavy beans, picked over,
Rinsed, and soaked
Overnight in water to cover
Salt and freshly ground
Pepper to taste

Directions

Saute bacon in large pot until browned; add onion and cook until browned, about 4 minutes. Add water, molasses, brown sugar, and mustard; bring to a boil. Drain beans and add to pot; return to boiling, reduce heat to a slow simmer. Cook 4 to 5 hours until beans are soft, adding water as necessary. Season with salt and pepper.

Makes 20 servings.

Recipe: Chuck Ozburn in Pok, New York