ROBUST ZCOUNTRY BAKED BEANS

ROBUST ZCOUNTRY BAKED BEANS image

Yield 8 cups

Number Of Ingredients 9

2 c. dried Great Northern beans
1 c. dried kidney beans
2/3 c. firmly packed brown sugar
1 1/2 c. boilin water
1/4 c. country-style Dijon mustard
1/4 c. dark molasses
1/2 lb. thick-sliced bacon, cut into 1" pieces
1/2 lb. salt pork, cubed 1"
2 med onions, chopped

Steps:

In Dutch oven stir together Great Northern beans, kidney beans and enough cold water to cover beans, soak overnight. If needed, add more water to cover beans. Cook over high heat until water comes to a full boil. Reduce heat to med.; continue cooking 30 to 45 minutes or until beans are tender. Heat overn to 325, Drain beans. In large bean pot or Dutch oven combine beans and remaining ingredients. ZBake, stirring occasionally for 6 to 9 hours until beans are a rich brown color and sauce has thickened. if beans become dry during baking, add 1 to 2 c. water. Same Day: for same day preparation do not soak overnight. Instead, cook over high heat until water comes to a full boil. Reduce heat to med, boil 2 min. Remove from heat. Cover; let stand 1 hr. Continue as directed left, beginning at "if needed, add moe water to cover beans."