Grandma wexler's baked beans

8 servings

Ingredients

QuantityIngredient
½poundsBacon, diced
1mediumOnion, minced
1gallonWater
½cupMolasses
½cupBrown sugar
2cupsKetchup
2tablespoonsPrepared mustard
1½poundsNavy 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