Special Baked Beans
Special Baked Beans is an moderately easy dinner. Made with 2 lb. dry navy beans (4 c.), water, ham bone, 2 c. sugar and 1/2 c. molasses, this recipe delivers authentic, satisfying flavors. A crowd-pleaser that never disappoints.
Rinse beans well.
Put in large saucepan.
Add water to cover. Cover and bring to boil (medium heat).
Boil gently 2 minutes. Remove; let stand covered 1 hour.
Add ham bone and additional water to cover.
Return to medium heat.
Bring to boil.
Lower heat; cover and simmer 1 1/2 hours until tender.
Add water as needed to keep beans covered.
Preheat oven to 300°.
Drain beans, reserving liquid.
Put beans into a 4-quart baking dish.
Add sugar, molasses, salt, mustard, ginger, pepper, catsup and 1 cup of bean liquid.
Stir to mix well.
If needed more bean liquid to cover beans.
Bake, covered, at 300° for 2 hours.
Uncover; bake 1 hour to brown a little.
Makes 12 large servings.
Can refrigerate 4 days or freeze.
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