Grandma's Baked Beans

Yield:
12-16 servings

Ingredients:

  1. 1 lb. dry Great Northern beans
  2. 2 quarts water, divided
  3. 1/2 teaspoon salt
  4. 1 medium onion, chopped
  5. 2 tablespoons prepared mustard
  6. 2 tablespoons brown sugar
  7. 2 tablespoons molasses
  8. 1/2 lb. bacon, cooked and crumbled
Directions:

Place beans and 1 quart water in a saucepan; bring to a boil. Boil for 2 minutes. Remove from heat, cover and let stand for 1 hour. Drain and rinse; return beans to saucepan. Add salt and remaining water; bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 1 - 1 1/4 hours or until the beans are tender. Drain, reserving 2 cups cooking liquid. In a greased 9x13 inch baking dish, combine beans, onion, mustard, brown sugar, molasses, bacon and 1 cup of reserved liquid. Cover and bake at 400 degrees for 45 minutes, stirring occasionally.


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