Baked Beans(Usda)

Directions

Line four 8×8-inch baking pans with heat-resistant freezer wrap.

Allow enough extra wrap to fold over top.

Use one pan for each six servings or one-fourth of the recipe.

Do not line pans for food to be served without freezing.

Add beans to boiling water; return to boiling.

Boil beans 2 minutes; then soak beans 1 hour (or overnight, if preferred).

Add salt pork and salt to beans. Cook beans slowly until tender, about 1½ hours.

Drain; save 2 cups cooking liquid.

Mix bean cooking liquid, molasses, brown sugar, mustard, and onion.

Pour over beans.

Mix gently. Pour one-fourth of mixture into each baking dish .

Preheat oven to 350℉ (180℃).

Bake 1 hour or until beans are lightly browned and sauce is desired consistency.