MAPLE BAKED BEANS

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Since my husband raises hogs and my parents produce maple syrup, this recipe's a natural for me! I usually prepare Maple Baked Beans just for us during the winter. In summer, I'll often make it for family picnics and get-togethers.

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 3h10m

Yield 12 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 11

Ingredients

1 pound dried navy beans
4 quarts water, divided
6 slices bacon, cut up or 1 cup cooked ham cubes
1 medium onion, chopped
1 cup maple syrup or maple-flavored syrup
1/2 cup ketchup
1/4 cup barbecue sauce
5 teaspoons cider vinegar
1 teaspoon prepared mustard
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon pepper

Steps:

Sort and rinse beans; place in a 4-qt. Dutch oven. Cover with 2 qts. cold water. Bring to a boil; reduce heat and simmer for 2 minutes. Remove from the heat. Cover and let stand 1 hour. Drain and rinse beans. Return beans to Dutch oven; cover with remaining water. Bring to a boil; reduce heat and simmer for 30-40 minutes or until almost tender. Drain and reserve liquid. In a 2-1/2-qt. casserole or bean pot, combine beans with all remaining ingredients. Cover and bake at 325° for 2-1/2 hours or until tender. Stir occasionally; add reserved bean liquid, if necessary.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 280 calories, Fat 7g fat (3g saturated fat), Cholesterol 8mg cholesterol, Sodium 453mg sodium, Carbohydrate 46g carbohydrate (22g sugars, Fiber 10g fiber), Protein 10g protein.