Ingredients
- 1 pound bacon, diced
- 2 cups diced onions
- 1 tablespoon chopped garlic
- 1 pound dried navy beans, soaked overnight and drained
- 10 cups chicken stock, plus more as needed
- 2 bay leaves
- 1/4 cup molasses
- 1/2 cup light brown sugar
- 1 cup ketchup
- 1 tablespoon dry mustard
- 1/2 cup bourbon
- Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
Directions
Heat a large pot, add the bacon and render until crispy, about 4 to 6 minutes. Add the onions and cook until softened, 3 to 4 minutes. Stir in the garlic and beans and cook for 1 minute. Increase the heat, stir in the chicken stock and bay leaves, and bring the liquid to a boil. Reduce heat to a simmer and cook the beans for about 2 hours, or until tender, stirring occasionally. Add the molasses, brown sugar, ketchup, mustard and bourbon. Continue to cook for another 30 minutes, or until the sauce has thickened and flavors have come together. Season the beans with salt and pepper, to taste, before serving.
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By kathybrand_8018607
Hampton, CT
on July 30, 2011
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This recipe was great. Not too much prep and cooking time for me was just like the recipe stated 2 hours. Did mine in cast iron pot and they were yummy. I also, like others cut back on the chicken stock to about 6 cups and the beans were awesome. Making them again tomorrow for a family picnic.
By dobsonmd_2369667
Goodrich, MI
on May 29, 2011
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I think the flavor of these beans is great. First time I made it, I too cut back on the stock. After making it the first time, the next time I substituted in black beans which were great. For those of you with a smoker, to kick it up a notch, after the beans are done put them on the bottom shelf of your smoker under your ribs and briscuit, and leave it in for about 2 hours, stirring every half hour or so. It adds a great smokey flavor, and catches all of the drippings of your ribs and briscuit.
By dotsdigits
on May 19, 2011
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Great recipe! I had several request for the recipe after I fed these beans to a large group of friends. I live at 7,000 ft. and it did take alot longer to cook the beans than stated in the receipe, so if you are at high altitude plan an extra hour or two for your beans to soften. Enjoy! I did
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