Pear And Bean Bake

1. 1

   Drain the soaked beans and then simmer them in water for about 45 minutes or until tender. Drain, reserving about 1 cup of the bean likker.

2. 2

   Cook the bacon strips until crisp. Reserve 2 tablespoons of the rendered fat. Crumble the bacon.

3. 3

   In a nice size saute pan, cook the onions in the reserved bacon fat until soft. Add the pears, ginger, salt and mustard and saute another minute.

4. 4

   Stir in the cooked beans, ketchup, brown sugar and 1/2 cup of the reserved bean likker.

5. 5

   Transfer the mixture to a shallow baking dish and cover.

6. 6

   Bake at 325F covered for 1 hour 15 minutes. Check if the casserole needs a little more liquid. Uncover and bake 15 to 20 minutes more.

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.