Near-Boomless Baked Beans - cooking recipe

Ingredients

2 lb. yellow-eye beans
1 tsp. baking soda
1 tsp. salt
1 tsp. dry mustard
1 tsp. powdered ginger
1/2 tsp. black pepper
1/4 lb. bacon, diced
1 qt. chicken broth (approximately)
1/2 c. dark molasses
1/2 c. dark brown sugar
1 c. maple syrup

Preparation

Parboil beans in an 8-quart kettle with baking soda for 3 to 5 minutes, then rinse beans thoroughly.
Cover beans with fresh water and continue cooking for 30 minutes, or until skins split. Drain well and rinse with cold water.
Put beans back in 8-quart kettle and add salt, spices, bacon and chicken broth.
Simmer until beans are soft.
Add molasses, brown sugar and maple syrup. Remove from stove and place beans in a 3-quart greased baking dish or bean pot.
Cover and bake in a preheated 325\u00b0 oven for 1 to 2 hours until beans have a nice brown color.
Stir occasionally and add water or broth if needed, so beans don't dry out.
Makes 12 servings.