Author Notes
to me - my mom's version of baked beans are the best I've ever tasted...but that's just my opinion, lol —Jen S
Ingredients
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1 pound
Navy or Great Northern Beans
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3 - 5
Strips Thick Cut Smoked Bacon, cut into 1/2 pieces
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1
large Onion, diced
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2
cloves Garlic, minced
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1 tablespoon
Fresh Ginger, minced
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1/4 cup
Molasses
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1/2 cup
Maple Syrup
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1 tablespoon
Dry Mustard
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2 - 3 cups
Apple Cider
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1/2 cup
Cider Vinegar
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2
Bay Leaves
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4 sprigs
Thyme
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1/4 teaspoon
Ground Cloves
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1/2 teaspoon
Ground Cardamom
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1/2 teaspoon
Ground Allspice
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1/2 teaspoon
Kosher Salt
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1/2 teaspoon
Freshly Ground Pepper
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2
additional strips Smoked Bacon
Directions
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Bring beans and 3 quarts hot water to a boil; continue to boil for 2 minutes. Let sit at least 1 hour, but it is best to allow beans to soak in the pot overnight.
Cook the bacon for 5 minutes in a 3 to 4-quart pot. Add onion, garlic and ginger, and cook for an additional 5 minutes. Add drained beans and next 10 ingredients (molasses through allspice). Bring to a simmer. Add salt and pepper and mix well. Cover with remaining bacon. Bake in a 300-degree oven for 5 to 6 hours or until beans are very tender. If necessary, add additional cider during cooking to keep beans covered.
When cooked, remove thyme sprigs and bay leaves, correct seasonings and serve.
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