Grandma Esthers Baked Beans Recipes

Steps:

• 1. Soak beans overnight. In the morning boil over a low heat for 30 minutes. Adding water to cover if necessary.
• 2. Take 1/2 cup of the bean liquid and dissolve the dry mustard, white sugar and brown sugar. Add to the beans.
• 3. Add the following to the beans. Molasses, salt and ketsup.
• 4. In a dutch oven place the onion and most of the pork cubes in the bottom. Pour in the bean mixture.
• 5. place the remaining pork cubes on top.
• 6. Bake at 325 degrees for 4 hours and 30 minutes.

Steps:

• In a large saucepan or Dutch oven, bring beans, salt and 2 qt. water to a boil; boil for 2 minutes. Remove from the heat; let stand for 1 hour. Drain beans and discard liquid. Return beans to pan. Cover with remaining water; bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 1-1/2 to 2 hours or until beans are tender. Drain, reserving liquid. In a greased 2-1/2 qt. baking dish, combine beans, 1 cup liquid, onion, molasses, bacon, brown sugar, mustard and pepper. Cover and bake at 325° for 3 to 3-1/2 hours or until beans are as thick as desired thickness, stirring occasionally. Add more of the reserved cooking liquid if needed.