Baked Beans With Bacon Recipe

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   Wash and sort beans, discarding any stones and shriveled beans.

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   Cover with cool water and let soak overnight.

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   To cook, throw away water and place beans in a heavy 3-qt saucepan.

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   Cover with more cool water and bring to boil over medium heat.

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   Reduce heat to low and simmer till tender, about 35 to 40 min.

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   Add in more water if necessary.

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   Add in a healthy pinch of baking soda to beans if you have hard water - this will make skins tender.

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   Drain, reserving water.

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   Preheat oven to 300 degrees.

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    Fry bacon almost crisp.

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    Remove bacon and reserve 3 Tbsp.

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    of drippings in skillet.

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    Drain and coarsely chop bacon and set aside.

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    Saute/fry minced onion in reserved drippings over medium-low heat till soft, about 5 min.

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    In a 2 1/2-qt bean pot or possibly casserole, combine beans and onions.

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    Gently stir in 2 c. reserved bean water, molasses, brown sugar, Worcestershire sauce, dry mustard, salt and pepper.

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    Cover and bake for 2 1/2 hrs or possibly till desired consistency, stirring occasionally.

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    Uncover the last half hour and stir in reserved bacon.

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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