Categories: Vegetables -Beans

Ingredients

• 1 lb. dried pea beans
• Water for cooking
• 1/2 lb. salt pork, cut in 4 pieces
• 1/2 cup molasses
• 4 Tbsp. maple sugar
• 1/2 tsp. baking soda
• 1 tsp. salt
• 1 tsp. dry mustard
• 1 onion, peeled, sliced thin
• 1/4 cup brandy

Directions

1. place beans in a saucepan and add enough water to cover by 2 inches. Add salt pork and simmer slowly about 2 hours, or until al dente.

2. Add water as needed.

3. Drain, reserving liquid. In a measuring cup, combine molasses, salt dry mustard and maple sugar. Add enough liquid to measure 1 cup, then mix in soda. Stir mixture into beans along with sliced onions and brandy.

4. Bake in 2 quart bean pot for 1 1/2 to 2 hours in 325 degree oven.

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