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Barbecued Beans

Source of Recipe


From "A Love Affair with Southern Cooking"



List of Ingredients



• 1 pound dried navy or pea beans, washed and sorted
  
• 2 large yellow onions, moderately finely chopped
  
• 2 large garlic cloves, minced
  
• 3 Tbsp bacon, ham, or pork drippings
  
• 3/4 cup catsup
  
• 1/2 cup cider vinegar
  
• 1/3 cup firmly packed light brown sugar
  
• 2 Tbsp prepared spicy brown mustard
  
• 2 tsp salt
  
• 1/2 tsp black pepper
  
• 1/4 tsp cayenne pepper
  
• 5 cups boiling water (about)
  






Instructions



1. Place the beans in a large, heavy kettle, and add just enough cold water to cover them by 1 inch, and soak overnight.
   
   
2. When ready to proceed, preheat the oven to 350°F.
   Drain the beans well, rinse, and place in an ungreased 3-quart bean pot or deep casserole. Mix in all remaining ingredients.
   
   
3. Lay a small sheet of aluminum foil (not heavy-duty) over the top of the bean pot, then press the lid into place. It's important that the pot be completely sealed.
   
   
4. Bake the beans in the lower third of the oven for 4 to 5 hours or until tender. Check the pot after 3 hours and if it seems to be cooking dry, add a little additional boiling water. Reseal the bean pot and continue cooking.
   
   
5. Serve as an accompaniment to pulled pork, barbecued ribs, roast pork, pork chops, baked ham, grilled hot dogs, or chicken. Or make these beans the main course of a casual supper for family and friends.
   
   Makes 6 servings.