Canadian Baked Beans

Canadian Baked Beans

Time: 18 hrs

Ingredients

• 2 cups dried white pea beans, washed and picke over
• 1 medium onion, chopped
• 1/2 cup salt pork, finely diced (or bacon)
• 2 tablespoons vinegar
• 1/2-1 teaspoon salt, to taste
• 1/4 cup mild flavoured molasses
• 1/4 cup ketchup
• 1/2 teaspoon dry mustard
• 1 tablespoon brown sugar
• pepper, to taste

Directions

• 1 Soak beans in cold water to cover them overnight; DO NOT DRAIN.
• 2 Place beans, and water in which they were soaked, in saucepan and simmer for 1/2 hour.
• 3 Place beans a mixing bowl; add all remaining ingredients. Mix well.
• 4 Add additional water, if desired.
• 5 Pour into a casserole pot/ dish.
• 6 Cover and bake at 300 deg F for 6-8 hours, removing cover during last 1/2 hour of baking.
• 7 ****Add boiling water 2-3 times to keep beans moist and covered with liquid; stir occasionally. Do not add water during last 1/2 hour of baking.