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Better Then Bush's Baked Beans
 
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Prep Time: 1 Minutes
Cook Time: 2880 Minutes
Ready In: 2881 Minutes
Servings: 8
I'd have to say that this is a labor of love dish, but I give you my word that this recipe is better than Bush's. Enjoy! Oh, and also this recipe is easily doubled. In fact, I think it turns out better when it is.
Ingredients:
1 package great northern bean
4 chicken bouillon cubes or 4 beef bouillon cubes
1 1/4 cups dark brown sugar
1/4 cup molasses
1/4 cup cornstarch
1/4 cup onion
1/4 cup garlic powder
1 1/2 teaspoons mustard powder
5 tablespoons chili powder
1 1/2 teaspoons salt
1 1/2 teaspoons black pepper
1/2 package hickory smoked thick cut bacon, cut into 1 1/2 inch strips
5 cups water, plus 5 cups for second bake
Directions:
1. In a very large sauce pan cover the beans and bouillon cubes in 3 inches of water.
2. Bring to a boil, cover, and let sit for 1 1/2 hours.
3. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.
4. Drain and pour beans into a 9'x11' pan.
5. Add the rest over the ingredients, stir, and bake until all the water has evaporated, about 3 hours.
6. Remove from oven, cover, and let sit overnight.
7. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.
8. Add the next 5 cups of water, and bake until all the water has evaporated, about 3 hours.
9. Serving suggestions: Challah bread, steak, hamburgers.
By RecipeOfHealth.com