1 | lb. | Navy beans, dried & uncooked |
2 | Cups | Onion, chopped |
1 | Clove | Garlic, fresh and finely minced |
4 | Cups | Water |
1/2 | Cup | Brown sugar, firmly packed |
1/2 | Cup | Molasses |
2 | Tbsp. | Apple cider vinegar |
4 | Whole | Bay leaves |
1 | Tsp. | Dry mustard |
1/4 | Tsp. | Pepper |
1/4 | Tsp. | Nutmeg |
1/4 | Tsp. | Ground cinnamon |
1/8 | Tsp. | Allspice |
1 | 32 oz. can | Tomato sauce |
Rinse and drain beans. Place in a large bowl with remaining ingredients except tomato sauce. Mix well. Cover and place in refrigerator for 24 hours. To cook: Transfer bean mixture to a large oven proof pot. Add tomato sauce. Bring to a boil over medium heat. Reduce heat to low, cover and simmer 45 minutes - stirring occasionally. Preheat oven to 300 degrees. Place pot in oven. Bake 4 hours, covered. Check beans every half hour or so adding water and stirring as needed. When beans are done to your likeness remove from oven and serve.
Nutrition (per serving) 283 calories, total fat 1 gram (3% of calories)