posted by Jeannie 06-07-99 7:39 AM
BAKED BEANS
1 lb. Great Northern beans
pinch of soda
1 teas. salt
pepper to taste
1/2 cup brown sugar
1 tables. molasses
pinch of dry mustard
1 tables. catsup
1 onion - big chops
1/4 lb. rinsed off fat back
Preheat oven to 300-350.
Soak beans overnight. Rinse once. Cover with water and bring to a boil,
add soda.
Boil till skins crack (about 1/2 hour). Drain - reserving liquid.
Add all ingredients. Add reserved liquid to cover beans - 1/2 inch over.
Bake 300-350 degrees for 2-1/2 hours. Cool. Refrigerate.
Next day - bake additional hour or so to finish. Add more reserved
liquid during cooking if beans are dry.