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mamaw's old-fashioned baked beans

Recipe by
Beverley Williams
San Antonio, TX

This recipe was my grandmother Lillian Smith's. These are always served at Thanksgiving and Christmas.

yield 8 to 10
prep time 15 Min
cook time 12 Hr
method Slow Cooker Crock Pot

Ingredients For mamaw's old-fashioned baked beans

  • 2 c
    great northern beans
  • 1 c
    bean liquid
  • 2 Tbsp
    brown sugar
  • 1/4 c
    ketchup
  • 1 tsp
    dry mustard
  • 1 sm
    onion, finely chopped
  • 1 1/2 tsp
    salt
  • 2 thick slice
    bacon
  • 5 c
    water
  • 1/4 c
    molasses

How To Make mamaw's old-fashioned baked beans

  • 1
    Wash and sort beans to remove stones. Place in slow cooker.
  • 2
    Add water, salt, onion and bacon. Cook on high overnight (8 to 10 hours).
  • 3
    Drain the beans reserving 1 cup of the liquid. Add remaining ingredients and mix well.
  • 4
    Cover and cook on high for 1-2 hours.
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