Home Style Baked Beans

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   Place 1 pound of beans in a large bowl and cover well with water to which 1/2 teaspoon of baking soda has been added.

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   Let it stand overnight.

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   Next day, drain and add fresh water to cover. Cook gently in covered pan until tender, about 1 hour (depending on quality of beans).

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   When done, drain off excess water, but do not leave beans to dry (leaving about 1/2 cup of the liquid).

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   Add 1 cup of the catsup to the beans, 4 slices of bacon, salt and pepper. Make a paste with the cornstarch, syrup, 1/4 cup catsup and molasses.

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   Add all to the beans.

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   Pour into a well-greased baking dish.

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   Arrange 6 half slices of bacon over top.

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   Bake, covered, in a 275u00b0 for about 3 hours, removing cover towards end.

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    If they boil over while baking, keep cover slightly ajar.

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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