Baked Lima Beans

1. 1

   Soak beans in water overnight.

2. 2

   Drain.

3. 3

   Add fresh water, just enough to cover the beans, and salt.

4. 4

   Cook until tender, about 30 minutes.

5. 5

   Preheat oven to 300 degrees.

6. 6

   If necessary, pour off some water from the beans so that they are very moist but not swimming in liquid.

7. 7

   Add ketchup, brown sugar and mustard to the beans and water.

8. 8

   Pour into a large (about 9 by 12 by 3) flat baking pan.

9. 9

   Lay strips of bacon on top of the bean mixture.

10. 10

    Bake for 2 1/2 hours.

11. 11

    If the bacon starts browning too fast, reduce heat to 225 degrees and extend the baking time by 1 hour.

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