Name: The Baron's Mother's (Mrs. Mary Kirk's) from-Scratch Baked Beans
Prep time: P0Y0M0DT9H5M0.000S
Cook time: P0Y0M0DT8H0M0.000S
Total time: P0Y0M0DT17H5M0.000S
Ingredients: 1 pound navy beans or Great Northern pea beans; 1/2 medium onion, diced; 1/2 cup dark brown sugar; 1/4 pound bacon square (smoked hog jowls), diced; 1/3 cup sorghum; 1 tablespoon soy sauce; 1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce; 1/2 teaspoon dry mustard; 1/2 teaspoon salt

Directions

Preheat oven to 275 degrees. Wash and clean the beans, then place them in a bowl and cover with water. Let soak overnight, adding more water if necessary. Drain the beans and wash again. Put beans in a saucepan, cover with fresh water, and bring to a boil. Boil until the beans are soft, then drain, reserving the broth. Layer the beans, onions, sugar, diced bacon square and all other ingredients in a bean pot or ovenproof dish, adding bean broth to bring beans to desired consistency. Bake uncovered for 5 to 8 hours, stirring occasionally. If beans seem to be getting too brown, put on cover while baking.

Recipe courtesy of Lolis Eric Elie, "Smokestack Lightning"

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The Baron's Mother's (Mrs. Mary Kirk's) from-Scratch Baked Beans