Homemade Baked Navy Beans

I created this recipe from a compilation of ol' school favs (betty crocker, searchlight, etc). The beans are tender and the sauce is light and have the beans the perfect blend of sweet and savory.

• Ready In: 3 hrs
• Serves: 10

Ingredients

• 1  lb dried navy beans
• 1 1⁄2 cups  chicken stock
• 1⁄2 lb  chopped bacon (place bacon in freezer for 20 minutes to ease chopping)
• 1  cup  chopped onion
• 2  minced garlic cloves
• 1⁄2 cup ketchup
• 2  tablespoons  A.1. Original Sauce
• 1  teaspoon dried mustard
• 1  cup brown sugar
• 1  teaspoon salt
• 1⁄2 teaspoon fresh ground pepper

Directions

1. Soak beans overnight, drain and rinse.
2. Cook Beans in 8 cups of water for 1 hour or until tender.
3. Drain Beans and place in dutch oven.
4. Add remaining ingredients to dutch oven and bake covered at 325 degrees for 2 hours. Remove cover for last 15 minute Let stand for 20 minutes to allow for sauce to thicken. Taste and add salt if desired.