Baked Lima Beans

1. 1

   Sort beans.

2. 2

   Put in kettle. Cover with water and soak overnight.

3. 3

   Drain.

4. 4

   Put fresh water with baking soda in over beans.

5. 5

   Cook 15 minutes. Drain again. Add fresh water and salt to taste. Cook until beans start to get tender.

6. 6

   Drain and reserve juice.

7. 7

   Put beans in 3-quart baking dish.

8. 8

   Add the brown sugar and mix well. Add chunks of bacon and mix. Add some bean juice and stir.

9. 9

   (Save rest of juice in case beans get too dry before they are done.)

10. 10

    Top with strips of bacon. Do not cover.

11. 11

    Bake 2 hours in a 425u00b0 oven or until beans get brown and juice cooks off. Makes 6.

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