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Auntie Betty's Baked BeansRecipe : Auntie Betty's Baked Beans
Procedure :
3 pounds navy beans -- Northern 1 tablespoon baking soda 1 tablespoon salt 1 16 oz jar Karo Blue Label syrup -- looks like molasses 1/2 pound brown sugar 2 14 oz bottle ketchup 1 -2 pounds salt pork -- sliced 6 large Maui onion -- diced Wash beans; soak overnight in a large bowl with plenty of water. Next day drain; place beans in a large pot in fresh water and bring to a boiling point. Add 1 tablespoon baking soda. Stir for a few minutes. Drain in colander. Rinse pot and return beans to pot with fresh water. Bring to a boil and reduce heat to a simmer. Cook until tender. Add 1 tablespoon salt and simmer for an additional 5 minutes. Drain; retain water. In a large casserole mix beans, Karo syrup, brown sugar, ketchup, sliced salt pork and diced Maui onions. Bake in slow oven (275-300 degrees) for about 3 hours - or longer. Add retained water, as needed. Absolutely fabulous beans! Me ke aloha, Mary |