New England Style Baked Beans

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Course : Crockpot
From: HungryMonster.com
Serves: 6
 

Ingredients:

1/2 cup chopped onion
3 1/2 cups dry navy beans
1/2 cup packed brown sugar
1 pound smoked ham or
1/2 cup molasses
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 pound bacon
1 teaspoon dry mustard
 

Preparation:

Completely soften beans as directed above. (Beans should be soft before mixing with sugar and syrup). Drain, reserving 1 cup of liquid. Put beans in CROCK-POT. Add all remaining ingredients along with the 1 cup reserved bean liquid; m ix well. Cover and cook on Low 10 to 12 hours. (High: 4 to 5 hours, stirring occasionally). Cut ham from bone and return to CROCK-POT. If thicker beans are desired, uncover and turn to high during last hour. VARIATION: Stir in 2/3 cup catsup and 2 tablespoons pre- pared mustard during last hour. From Rival Crock-Pot cookbook, date unknown