Shelly's Recipe

NEAR BOOMLESS BOSTON BAKED BEANS

Category: Beans

2 lbs yellow eye beans
1 tsp baking soda
1 tsp salt
1 tsp dry mustard
1 tsp powdered ginger
1/2 tsp black pepper
1/4 lb bacon, diced
1 quart chicken broth, approximately
1/2 cup dark molasses
1/2 cup dark brown sugar
1 cup maple syrup

Preheat oven to 325. Parboil beans 3 to 5 minutes in an 8 quart kettle with baking soda. Rinse beans thoroughly, cover with fresh water, and continue cooking 30 minutes longer, or until skins split. Drain well; rinse with cold water. Return beans to 8 quart kettle. Add salt, spices, bacon, and chicken broth, and simmer until beans are soft. Add molasses, brown sugar, and maple syrup. Remove from stove; place beans in a 3 quart greased baking dish or bean pot. Cover and cook 1 to 2 hours, until beans have a nice brown color. Stir occasionally, adding water or broth if needed so beans dont dry out.