Ingredients

  • 3 c. dry navy beans (about 1 1/2 lb.)
  • 4 qt. cold water, divided
  • 1 medium onion, chopped
  • 1 c. ketchup
  • 1 c. packed brown sugar
  • 2 Tbsp. molasses
  • 1 Tbsp. salt
  • 2 tsp. dry mustard
  • 1/4 lb. bacon, cooked and crumbled

Method

  • Rinse beans.
  • Place in a Dutch oven with 2 quarts of water. Bring to a boil.
  • Reduce heat and simmer for 3 minutes.
  • Remove from the heat and let stand for 1 hour.
  • Drain and rinse.
  • Return beans to Dutch oven with remaining water.
  • Bring to a boil.
  • Reduce heat.
  • Simmer for 1 hour or until beans are tender.
  • Drain, reserving cooking liquid.