QUEBECOIS MAPLE SYRUP BAKED BEANS

Quebecois Maple Syrup Baked Beans image

Provided by C G

Time 4h25m

Number Of Ingredients 8

3 c dried navy beans
4 oz smoked bacon or smoked ham
2 yellow onions, diced
1-2 clove garlic, peeled and minced
1/2 c real maple syrup (not imitation maple syrup!)
1 Tbsp dijon mustard
1 Tbsp dry mustard, like coleman's
salt and pepper, to taste

Steps:

1. Place the dried navy beans in a large bowl. Cover with plenty of cold water and soak overnight at room temperature.
2. With the rack in the middle position, preheat the oven to 300 degrees F. (150 °C).
3. In a large saucepan or oven-safe Dutch oven, brown the bacon. Add the onions and garlic. Sauté for about 2 minutes. Add the drained beans and remaining ingredients. Add enough cold water to cover 2 inches (5 cm.) above the beans. Bring to a boil.
4. Remove from the heat, place in the Dutch oven and bake for about 4 hours, until the beans are tender. Add water, if necessary, during cooking. You want to avoid the beans drying out.