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Maple Baked Beans

Sweet, Spicy and Smoky.
Keyword baked beans, beans, maple syrup
Servings 6
Author Lynn / Turnips 2 Tangerines

Ingredients

  • 1 pound great northern beans, soaked overnight in water to cover
  • 10 cups water
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1 onion, quartered
  • 6 slices bacon, cut into thirds
  • 1 cup maple syrup
  • 1/2 cup ketchup
  • 1/3 cup spicy barbecue sauce
  • 5 teaspoons apple cider vinegar
  • 1/4 teaspoon each salt and pepper
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground mustard
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground ginger
  • 4 teaspoons liquid smoke
  • 1 8 oz. can crushed pineapple
  • 2 to 3 cups reserved bean water

Instructions

  • To soak beans overnight: place beans in a large saucepan or Dutch oven. Add enough cold water to cover beans. Cover the saucepan or Dutch oven, let stand at room temperature at least 8 hours or overnight. Drain and thoroughly rinse beans.
  • In same Dutch oven, combine soaked beans, 10 cups water and baking soda. Bring to a boil, reduce heat and simmer for 1 hour. Drain beans, reserving 2 to 3 cups bean liquid.
  • Preheat oven to 300° F
  • In a large casserole dish or bean pot, combine cooked beans, onion and bacon.
  • Stir in maple syrup, ketchup, barbecue sauce, vinegar, salt, pepper, mustard, ginger, liquid smoke and crushed pineapple. Stir in 1 cup reserved bean liquid.
  • Bake, covered for 2 to 4 hours or until desired consistency.
  • Stir beans occasionally and add more reserved bean liquid if needed.