Molasses Lovers Baked Beans #InternationalPicnicDay
 
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Ingredients
  • 1½ cups dried beans (I used northern and baby lima)
  • 2 slices cook turkey bacon, chopped
  • ⅓ cup onion, chopped
  • ⅓ cup tomato sauce
  • ½ cup molasses
  • ¼ cup dark brown sugar plus 2 Tablespoons
  • ½ teaspoon cider vinegar
  • 1 teaspoon chili sauce
  • ¼ teaspoon smoked paprika
  • 2 cups water plus soaking water
Instructions
  1. Pick through beans to remove stones, cracked beans ans debris.
  2. Place beans in a large bowl or pot and cover with water. Add enough water to reach about 3 inches above the top of the beans.
  3. Soak overnight.
  4. Drain beans and place in slow cooker. Add bacon and onions.
  5. Mix sauce ingredients together and pour over beans. Stir.
  6. Cook on low for approximately 6 hours until beans are tender and sauce thickens.
  7. If doubling the batch, allow an additional 2 hours cooking time.
Recipe by Cindy's Recipes and Writings at https://www.cindysrecipesandwritings.com/molasses-lovers-baked-beans-picnic-game/