dorothy king's baked beans

4 Pinches
Springville, NY
Updated on Apr 16, 2017

My mother, Dorothy King, made these beans for over 60 years for her church and other functions. The best beans ever.

prep time
cook time 3 Hr
method Bake
yield 12 serving(s)

Ingredients

  • 2 pounds pea or navy beans
  • 3/4 teaspoon baking soda
  • 3 teaspoons salt
  • 1 pound brown sugar
  • 2 tablespoons molasses

How To Make dorothy king's baked beans

  • Step 1
    Soak 2 lbs. pea beans overnight in enough water to cover beans
  • Step 2
    Drain water off
  • Step 3
    Add water enough to cover
  • Step 4
    Add 3/4 teaspoons baking soda
  • Step 5
    Bring to a boil and boil about five minutes.
  • Step 6
    Drain and rinse with clear water
  • Step 7
    Cover with water, add salt and cook until tender, about 1 hours (add more water if top of beans become exposed.)
  • Step 8
    add 1 lb. brown sugar and 2 tablespoons molasses.
  • Step 9
    Put into baking dish and bake at 325 degrees for 2-3 hours.
  • Step 10
    Bacon strips may be place on top before baking.

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Ingredient: Vegetable
Method: Bake
Culture: American

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