when we were growing up,
to feed our large family.
I remember helping to shell the different
types of beans that grew in our garden.
Another favourite were kidney beans.
Beans are full of protein and fibre.
I use Thompson's pea beans for my recipe.
I bake them in bulk and they freeze well.
I have tried many recipes over the years,and this recipe is my favorite.
I use the recipe on the package above,
omitting the brown sugar and salt,
and doubling the molasses.
The recipe on the package is for 1 lb.
of beans. I use the whole bag,
which contains 2 lbs., doubling the recipe.
and doubling the molasses.
The recipe on the package is for 1 lb.
of beans. I use the whole bag,
which contains 2 lbs., doubling the recipe.
Ingredients:
2 lbs. white pea beans
1 large sliced onion
4 tsp. vinegar
2 tsp prepared mustard
1 cup molasses
1 cup low-salt ketchup
Pinch black pepper
1/4lb. bacon chopped
Instructions
The night before.
The night before.
Rinse the beans.
Soak overnight or at lease 12 hrs.
Drain, boil on low,
in a large pot for 30 minutes.
in a large pot for 30 minutes.
I like the bitter aroma in the kitchen,
during beans boiling.
It bring back childhood memories.
My Mom made these often,
to feed her large family.
during beans boiling.
It bring back childhood memories.
My Mom made these often,
to feed her large family.
While the beans are boiling
I prepare my other ingredients.
Chop up an onion and bacon.
Preheat oven to 250 deg.F.
In a large measuring cup
add the vinegar, mustard, molasses,
ketchup, and pepper.
Before dumping this on the beans,
I add hot water to the top, stir in,
Before dumping this on the beans,
I add hot water to the top, stir in,
which thins and makes pouring out easier.
Drain the beans after 30 minutes of boiling.
Place the chopped onion in the bottom
of a roaster pan, a large bean crock,
or a 12 cup casserole pan.
or a 12 cup casserole pan.
Place beans on top of the onions.
Add the measuring cup mixture
over beans.
Place chopped bacon on top.
Cover with lid and bake at 250 deg.F. for 7 hrs.
After 7 hrs., I remove the cover and let bake 1/2 hr. longer.
they are soo good.....
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