Baked Beans (A Family Recipe From Chef Patrick O'Connell)

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   Place beans in a 2 quart saucepan & cover with cool water.

2. 2

   Soak overnight.

3. 3

   Drain the beans.

4. 4

   Cover with fresh salted water, and cook over medium heat until beans are just barely tender.

5. 5

   Preheat oven to 300 degrees.

6. 6

   Stir sugar and bacon into beans with water and place in an oven-proof earthenware crock or bean pot.

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   Top with butter and bake, uncovered, in oven for 3 hours.

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   If top layer of beans begins to become too dry or begins to burn, cover pot with aluminum foil.

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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