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Grandma Browns Baked Beans Recipe

Grandma Browns Baked Beans Recipe

Grandma Browns Baked Beans are one of the most loved beans around. These beans are best when made from medium-sized navy beans, and are baked with generous amounts of dark brown sugar, salt, pepper, and real bay leaf.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 5 hours 20 minutes
Total Time 5 hours 30 minutes
Course Main Course
Cuisine American
Servings 6

Ingredients
  

  • 1 pound Navy beans
  • 1 teaspoon Baking soda
  • Water, to cover
  • 1 teaspoon Salt
  • 3 ounces ham or 3 ounces cooked bacon
  • ¼ cup Dark brown sugar
  • 1 medium onion, chopped (optional)
  • 1 bay leaf (optional)

Instructions
 

  • One teaspoon of baking soda can be added to six cups of water.
  • Bring the water to a boil.
  • Make sure beans are free of debris.
  • Then add navy beans to the water.
  • Let the water boil for 10 minutes.
  • The heat must be turned off.
  • Cover the pot.
  • Allow sitting overnight.
  • Rinse beans thoroughly.
  • Put beans and all other ingredients into an oven-safe pot with a lid that fits tightly.
  • Add well to stir. Cover the beans with water just until they are covered. Put the lid on the pot.
  • Bake at 300°F for five to six hours. Stir the beans every hour and add water if they are drying out.
  • It should be thick and not runny when finished.
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