Grandma's Baked Beans

Yield: 12-16 servings

Ingredients

1 lb. dry Great Northern beans

2 quarts water, divided

1/2 teaspoon salt

1 medium onion, chopped

2 tablespoons prepared mustard

2 tablespoons brown sugar

2 tablespoons molasses

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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