TRADITIONAL BAKED BEANS IN MOM'S CLAY POT ENJOY DAN:

TRADITIONAL BAKED BEANS IN MOMS CLAY POT by CHEF DAN:

Serves 10

INGREDIENTS:

1-1/2-pounds pinto or navy beans

9 pieces Canadian bacon, diced

2 tablespoons butter

2 onion, chopped

2 teaspoons whole grain mustard

1 teaspoon dry mustard

1 cup EACH barbeque sauce, and coke cola

1 (15 Oz) can tomato sauce

1/2-cup Kailua liqueur

1/4-cup molasses

1/4-cup cider vinegar

1 tablespoon EACH liquid smoke, cumin powder, chili powder, instant coffee and Worcestershire sauce

Splash of sea salt

DIRECTIONS:    (PREHEAT OVEN TO 350 DEGREES)

1.   Soak the beans in water to cover overnight.

2.   Drain reserving 2 cups bean water and add to clay pot.

3.   In a skillet add butter over medium-high heat when sizzling.

4.   Add onions and sauté for 4 -5 minutes,

5.   Add to clay pot.

6.   Combine all ingredients into the clay baking pot.

7.   Add enough reserved bean water just to cover.

8.   Bake in re-heat oven about 3 hours.

9.   Add lid half way through cooking, and add more reserved water liquid if necessary to prevent beans getting to dry.

ENJOY DAN:                                        BON-APPETITE!!