Ingredients

  • 1 lb dried navy beans
  • 1 onion, chopped
  • 1 12 cups ketchup
  • 12 cup brown sugar
  • 13 cup molasses
  • 14 cup maple syrup
  • 1 tablespoon brown mustard
  • 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce

Method

  • Soak navy beans overnight.
  • Rinse beans, cover with 2 inches of water and simmer for 1 1/2 hours (until beans are tender, but not mushy).
  • Drain beans, reserving 2 cups of the bean juice.
  • Add beans, bean juice and other ingredients to oven-proof dish, stir, and set oven to 250 degrees.
  • Let the beans simmer along for 2-3 hours, stirring once an hour or so.
  • Turn oven up to 350 for the last hour if they need to thicken up some more.