1 1/2 lb dry navy beans
1 lb smoked ham or ham hocks *
1/2 cup onion, chopped
1/2 cup (packed) brown sugar
1/2 cup maple syrup
1 tsp salt
1 tsp dry mustard
Directions
* or 1/2 lb salt pork, cubed Rinse and pick over beans. Cover in 3
time their volume of water and bring to a boil for 10 minutes, reduce
heat to simmer and cook another 30 minutes. Cover and let stand for 1
1/2 hours or until beans are tender; drain. Add 1 cup water to crock
pot with beans; add remaining ingredients, mixing well. Cover and
cook on low 10 to 12 hours, or high for 4 to 5 hours, stirring
occasionally. Cut ham from bone and return to pot.
NOTE: If thicker beans are desired, uncover and turn to high for last
hour. Recipe: Chuck Ozburn in Pok, New York
Servings: 8 servings
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Categories: Bean; Vegetable
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We hope you enjoy this New England Style Baked Beans recipe.
