MY MOM'S CLAY POT FROM THE 30'S OR 40'S ENJOY DAN:

         BAKED BEANS IN MOMS CLAY POT by CHEF DAN:

Serves 6

INGREDIENTS:

2 cups navy beans or pinto beans

6 slices extra lean ham (KIRKLAND BRAND)

1 onion, finely chopped

3 tablespoon molasses

1 (15 Oz can tomato sauce

3 tablespoons soy sauce

1 teaspoon smoke

1/2-cup ketchup

1/4-teaspoon dry mustard

1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce

1-1/2-tablespoon cider vinegar

1/4-cup brown sugar

1/2-teaspoon sea salt

1 tablespoons cumin powder

1-1/2-teaspoon chili powder

DIRECTIONS:      (PRE-HEAT OVEN TO 325 DEGREES)

1.   Soak beans overnight.

2.   Simmer the beans in the same water until tender.

3.   Approximately 1- 2 hours.

4.   Drain and reserve the liquid.

5.   Arrange the beans in a 2 quart clay pot by placing a portion of the beans in the bottom and layering with ham and onion.

6.   In a sauce-pan combine onion and the next 12 ingredients.

7.   Bring mixture to a boil and pour over the beans.

8.   Pour enough of the reserved bean water to cover.

9.   Cover with clay-pot lid.

10.                Bake 3-4 hours in the pre-heated oven, or until beans are tender.

11.                Remove lid half way through cooking, and add more  reserved liquid if necessary to prevent the beans getting to dry.

ENJOY DAN:                             BON-APPETITE!!