Woods In The Kitchen The Woods family cookbook

Soups and Stews

Mother's Baked Beans

She got this recipe from her mother, Grandma White. This was a Saturday staple when we were growing up. *This recipe involves overnight soaking, which is not included in the total time.

Serves
8
Prep
15 min
Cook
6 hr 40 min
Total
6 hr 55 min
Difficulty
Medium

Ingredients

Servings 8
  • 2 lb dry yellow-eye beans, looked over
  • 1 tsp baking soda
  • 1 onion, chopped or whole
  • 2 tsp salt, and pepper, to taste
  • 1/2 - 3/4 cup molasses
  • 3/4 cup brown sugar, about 1/4 box
  • 1 tsp dry mustard
  • 1/4 lb chunk of salt pork, cut criss-cross

Method

  1. Look over the beans, wash and soak overnight covered with water.

  2. The next morning, add baking soda and parboil in same water until skins loosen, about 40 minutes. Skim foam off occasionally. Drain in colander.

  3. Return to pot and cover with water and add other ingredients. Taste to correct seasoning.

  4. Bake at 325° for 5-6 hours. Stir in a little water if it starts looking dry on top.