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BAKED BEANS
SERVES 10
Canned baked beans simply can not compare to homemade. And they are so
easy to make, especially in a slow cooker. An alternate cooking method would
be to place in a very slow oven or, combine methods and cook until tender in the cooker and then bake in slow oven for a short time. This recipe calls for navy beans. For something a bit different, try using large dried lima beans. By the way, those canned beans can be made much better if "doctored up" with bacon, onions, ketchup, brown sugar, etc.
INGREDIENTS
6 strips of bacon
1 large onion, chopped
1 large green pepper, chopped
4 cups dried navy or great northern beans
8 cups water
1/2 cup dark corn syrup
1/2 cup ketchup
1/4 cup dark brown sugar
1 teaspoon yellow mustard
1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
Salt and pepper to taste
In slow cooker set on medium heat, fry bacon until slightly crisp. Remove from
pan and break into 2-inch pieces. Sauté onion and green pepper in bacon
grease until tender. Add beans, water, bacon pieces and remaining ingredients.
Stir well to combine. Cook according to the directions for the cooker or until
beans are tender and broth has thickened, at least 8 hours. (Can be made
ahead and reheated in cooker, on top of stove or in the oven.)
Notes: The amount of corn syrup and brown sugar depends on your taste for
sweetness. Sometimes, I use less. More ketchup can be added. Don't overdue
the cinnamon. This recipe can be halved
SERVES 10
Canned baked beans simply can not compare to homemade. And they are so
easy to make, especially in a slow cooker. An alternate cooking method would
be to place in a very slow oven or, combine methods and cook until tender in the cooker and then bake in slow oven for a short time. This recipe calls for navy beans. For something a bit different, try using large dried lima beans. By the way, those canned beans can be made much better if "doctored up" with bacon, onions, ketchup, brown sugar, etc.
INGREDIENTS
6 strips of bacon
1 large onion, chopped
1 large green pepper, chopped
4 cups dried navy or great northern beans
8 cups water
1/2 cup dark corn syrup
1/2 cup ketchup
1/4 cup dark brown sugar
1 teaspoon yellow mustard
1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
Salt and pepper to taste
In slow cooker set on medium heat, fry bacon until slightly crisp. Remove from
pan and break into 2-inch pieces. Sauté onion and green pepper in bacon
grease until tender. Add beans, water, bacon pieces and remaining ingredients.
Stir well to combine. Cook according to the directions for the cooker or until
beans are tender and broth has thickened, at least 8 hours. (Can be made
ahead and reheated in cooker, on top of stove or in the oven.)
Notes: The amount of corn syrup and brown sugar depends on your taste for
sweetness. Sometimes, I use less. More ketchup can be added. Don't overdue
the cinnamon. This recipe can be halved