Saucey baked beans (idaho)

6 Servings

Ingredients

QuantityIngredient
1poundsIdaho Pinto beans
¼poundsDiced salt pork
½cupSliced onion
1Bay leaf
8ouncesCan tomato sauce
½cupCatsup
½cupMolasses
¼cupBrown sugar
2tablespoonsCider vinegar
1teaspoonSalt
2teaspoonsDry mustard

Directions

Soak beans according to directions. Add salt pork, onion, bay leaf and salt. Cover and simmer 1 hour. Remove bay leaf. Drain and reserve 1 cup liquid. Add reserved liquid and remaining ingredients. Cover and bake at 325 degrees for 3 to 4 hours. Serve with baked spareribs.

Garnish platter with parsley and spiced crab apples. Makes 6 to 8 servings.

HINT: Add tomatoes, vinegar or other acid additions when beans are nearly tender so softening of beans does not slow down.

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