Myrons Peach Baked Beans

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   Place the beans in a large nonreactive bowl, and add enough cold water to cover them by 3 to 4 inches.

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   Cover the bowl loosely with a kitchen towel and leave the beans to soak at room temperature overnight.

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   When you are ready to cook the beans, rinse them thoroughly in fresh cold water, and drain.

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   Place the beans in a large pot, and add water to cover.

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   Bring to a boil, reduce the heat, and simmer for 1 hour.

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   Drain the beans.

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   Preheat a smoker or oven to 300 F.

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   In a large bowl, combine the brown sugar, salt and pepper, mustard, maple syrup, ketchup, pie filling, and peppers.

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   Mix well.

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    Then add the beans and stir again.

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    Pour the bean mixture into a large aluminum pan (for the smoker) or into a large ovenproof baking dish or Dutch oven.

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    (You can assemble the beans to this point 1 day ahead; cover and refrigerate until youre ready to cook them.)

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    Add just enough water to the pan to cover everything, and cover the pan with aluminum foil.

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    Cook in the smoker or oven until the beans are tender, about 4 hours, checking hourly to make sure they arent drying out (if they are, add more water to the pan).

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    The beans are done when the top is dark brown and bubbling.

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    If you want the top to be slightly crunchy, uncover the pan for the last 30 minutes of cooking.

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    Let the beans stand for about 15 minutes, then serve.

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.