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Baked Beans

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List of Ingredients

BAKED BEANS

2 1/2 cups (1 lb/500 g) dried small white (navy) beans or Great Northern beans
1 yellow onion, coarsely chopped
1/4 cup (3 oz/90 g) dark Molasses
2 tablespoons firmly packed light Brown sugar
1 tablespoon dry Mustard
1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
1/2 cup (4 fl oz/125 ml) apple cider
2 tablespoons bourbon whiskey
1/4 cup (2 fl oz/60 ml) tomato sauce, homemade or purchased

1/2 teaspoon Salt
1/4 teaspoon freshly ground Pepper
1 cup (8 fl oz/250 ml) water
1/2 lb (250 g) cooked ham, preferably Honey baked, cut into 1/4-inch (6-mm) cubes



Pick over the beans, discarding any stones, and rinse with water. Place in a bowl, add water to cover by 2 inches (5 cm) and let soak overnight. Drain.


Bring a large saucepan three-fourths full of water to a boil. Add the drained beans and onion and return to a boil. Reduce the heat to medium-low, cover partially, and simmer until very tender, 1-1 1/2 hours. Drain well and set the beans aside.


Preheat an oven to 350�F (180�C). In a saucepan over medium heat, combine the Molasses, Brown sugar, Mustard, Worcestershire sauce, apple cider, whiskey, tomato sauce, Salt, Pepper and water. Bring to a simmer, stirring until the Sugar dissolves. Continue cooking for 1-2 minutes to blend the flavors.


In a 1 1/2-qt (1.5-l) baking dish, combine the beans and the sauce and mix well. Add a little more water if the mixture looks dry. Stir in the ham. Cover and bake for 35 minutes. Uncover and raise the heat to 400�F (200�C). Continue baking until the liquid is almost gone, 45-60 minutes.


Serve immediately, or let cool, cover and refrigerate overnight. To reheat, bring the chilled beans to room temperature, then place in a 375�F (190�C) oven until heated through, about 25 minutes.



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