OLD FASHIONED BAKED BEANS IN MOM'S CLAY POT ENJOY DAN:

OLD FASHIONED BAKED BEANS IN MOMS CLAY POT by CHEF DAN:

Serves 8-10

INGREDIENTS:

1-pound dry navy beans, soaked in water overnight

6-slices extra lean ham

1-onion, roughly diced

2-garlic cloves, roughly chopped

1/4-cup EACH blackstrap molasses, brown sugar, & maple syrup

1/2-cup BBQ sauce

1-tablespoons soy sauce

1-teaspoon EACH liquid smoke, & apple cider vinegar

1/4-teaspoon EACH salt & pepper

1-1/2-teaspoons EACH dry ground mustard seeds, & chili powder

DIRECTIONS: (PREHEAT OVEN TO 325 F)

1.   The next day simmer the bean in the same water until tender 2 hours.

2.   Drain & reserve the liquid.

3.   Arrange the beans in mom’s clay pot.

4.   Placing a portion of the beans in the bottom & layering with ham.

5.   In a saucepan combine onion & next 12 ingredients:

6.   Pour enough reserved bean water to cover.

7.   Bring mixture to a boil & pour over the beans in the clay pot.

8.   Cover with clay lid.

9.   Place in preheat oven & bake about 4 hours or until beans are soft.

10  Remove lid after 2 hours & add more reserved liquid.

ENJOY DAN:                                                      LOVE IS SPOKEN HERE!!!