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New England
Style Baked Beans |
New England Style Baked Beans
1-1/2 lbs. dry navy beans (3 1/2
c.)
1 lb. smoked ham or ham hocks or 1/2 lb. cubed salt pork
1/2 c. chopped onion
1/2 c. packed brown sugar
1/2 c. maple syrup
1 tsp. salt
1 tsp. dry mustard
Completely soften beans as directed above. Drain, reserving 1 cup of
liquid. Put beans in crock pot. Add all remaining ingredients along
with the 1 cup reserved bean liquid; mix well. Cover and cook on low
10 to 12 hours. (High: 4 to 5 hours, stirring occasionally.) Cut ham
from bone and return to crock pot. If thicker beans are desired,
uncover and turn to high during last hour. Variation: Stir in 2/3
cup ketchup and 2 tablespoons prepared mustard during last hour.
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