Ingredients
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1/2 lb bacon, diced
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1 cup chopped onion
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1 cup maple sugar or 1 cup maple syrup
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1 cup dark molasses
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1 cup dark brown sugar
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1 cup raisins
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2 tablespoons dry mustard
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1 teaspoon salt
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1/2 teaspoon pepper
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1 tablespoon orange zest
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4 cups dried pinto beans (1 1/2 lb) or 4 cups great northern beans (1 1/2 lb)
Instructions
- In a large bowl, cover the beans with water to 2 inches above the top of the beans; soak overnight and drain.
- Sautè the bacon with the onion until the bacon is crisp and the onion is tender.
- Add the bacon and onion and any pan juices to the beans.
- Combine the bean mixture with 10 cups water plus the maple sugar through the orange peel.
- Place in a 3½ quart or larger bean pot or casserole dish, or in two smaller pots.
- Simmer in preheated oven at 250° 5-6 hrs or until the beans are tender.