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Baked Beans
This is a brunch classic!
Interesting facts
It is best served with toast and drenched in molasses or maple syrup.
Servings
6 to 8
Prep time
20 minutes
Cooking time
8 hours
Ingredients
| Ingredients | Quantitites | |
|---|---|---|
| dried white beans | 450 g (1 lb) | |
| mustard powder | 15 ml (1 tablespoon) | |
| white vinegar | 15 ml (1 tablespoon) | |
| large white onion, diced | 1 | |
| molasses | 80 ml (1/3 cup) | |
| salt pork, cut into pieces | 200 g (7 oz) | |
| shortening | 125 g (4.4 oz) |
Directions
- Soak the beans overnight in cold water for at least 8 hours. Drain the beans when you are ready to start baking.
- Position the baking rack in the middle of the oven. Preheat the oven to 225 °F (110 °C).
- Combine all of the ingredients in an oven-safe baking dish or casserole.
- Cover the bean mixture in 2 inches (5 cm) of water.
- Bake, covered, for 7 hours or until almost all of the water has been absorbed.
- Increase the oven temperature to 350 °F (176 °C), remove the lid and continue baking for and additional 30 minutes.
Important: Add water as needed during baking.
You can substitute the salt pork for sliced bacon.