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Best Baked Beans Ever

Best Baked Beans Ever

• 2 cups dried beans (kidney, navy, great northern, or?)
• Add 5 cups water
• Bring to a boil, then simmer 2 minutes
• Add ham or ham hocks (Craig recommends smoked ham hocks)
  • Simmer till tender
  • Drain, save liquid
  • Let stand one hour
• To liquid, add:
  • 1/4 cup brown sugar
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon dry mustard
  • 3 tablespoons molasses
• Dump liquid on top of beans
  • Stir
  • Bake at 300 degrees 5-6 hours
  • Add liquid as needed