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1 1/2 quarts of water
1 pound of dried navy beans, rinsed
1/2 pound of salt pork
1/2 cup of chopped celery
1/2 cup of chopped onion
1 teaspoon of salt
1/4 cup of ketchup
1/4 cup of molasses
2 tablespoons of brown sugar
1 teaspoon of dry mustard
1/2 teaspoon of ground black pepper
1/4 teaspoon of ground ginger
Grease 8 individual casseroles having tight fitting covers. ( A 2 quart casserole with lid may be used.)
Heat water to boiling in a large heavy saucepan. Add beans gradually to water so that boiling continues. Boil 2 minutes. Remove from heat and set aside 1 hour.
Remove rind from salt pork and cut into 1 inch chunks, set aside.
Add pork chunks to beans with celery, onion and salt; mix well. Cover tightly and bring mixture to boiling over high heat. Reduce and simmer 45 minutes, stirring once or twice. Drain beans, reserving liquid.
Put an equal amount of beans and salt pork chunks into each casserole.
Mix once cup of bean liquid, ketchup, molasses, brown sugar, dry mustard, pepper and ginger in a saucepan. Bring to boiling. Pour an equal amount of sauce over beans in each casserole. Cover casseroles.
Bake at 300ºF. about 2 1/2 hours. If necessary, add more reserved bean liquid to beans during baking. Remove covers and bake 1/2 hour longer. 8 servings |
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