Old-Fashioned Baked Beans

 

2

pounds dried navy beans (4 cups), sorted and rinsed

10

cups water

3

cups water

2/3

cup packed brown sugar

2/3

cup molasses

1

tablespoon yellow mustard

2

teaspoons salt

1

large onion, chopped (1 cup)

• 1 Place beans and 10 cups water in 6-quart Dutch oven. Heat to boiling over high heat; reduce heat to low. Cover and simmer 2 hours. Drain and discard liquid.
• 2 Mix beans, 3 cups water and remaining ingredients in 4- to 5-quart slow cooker.
• 3 Cover and cook on Low heat setting 10 to 12 hours. Beans will hold on Low heat setting up to 1 1/2 hours; stir occasionally.