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I use great northern beans. Why? because that's what Mom used. If you are a pinto fan or fancy another type of beans, go crazy. Throw caution to the wind and use multiple bean varieties in the same pot.



You can soak the beans overnight or simmer for 20 minutes and then let the beans sit in the water for another hour. Do NOT salt the water. I toughens the beans and you are trying to soften them.



When they hit a boiling point add some baking soda, cover and let stand.



While the beans soften, I fry thick cut bacon. I fry it crispy because its going to end up soaking in the bean sauce and getting soggy.



I save the bacon grease for other parts of the recipe.



Im adding some hickory smoked chicken leftover from one of my smoker fests.



Then I brown (in bacon grease) Fresh pork and sweet onion.

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I also brown up some 70-30 ground beef.

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The "solid" ingredients.

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The bean broth is made of several flavors.

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1. Grey poupon mustard

2. Molasses

3. Worcestershire sauce

4. Dark brown sugar

5. Vinegar

6. Bean water (saved while draining)

7. BBQ sauce

8. Bacon grease

Wipe down the inside of the bean pot with bacon grease.



Then all ingredients are combined in the cast iron bean pot and 2 slices of the thick cut bacon are placed on top. 1 slice for flavor and garnish and the 2nd slice because thats how momma did it.



Then in the oven at 350F for one hour. Then check to make sure you have enough moisture (add water if needed) and then back in the oven another hour at 300F. Then turn off the oven and let them sit until they cool to the temp you to eat them at. Try not to stir. You end up making mush.



Here is how they look after 1 hour.



To bad this video does not have a smell feature. Make sure to turn up the sound on your viewing device.

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Now smash some strawberries with sugar for the shortcake that will follow the baked beans.



Supper time served up with some nice soft buttered bread.



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Looks tasty. I'll be doing a batch of beans on Friday night for Saturday lunch for my jazz combo that's coming up to play. We'll be starting the 8 lb. pork butt at about 11 p.m. to eat at around 11 a.m.

Good stuff. I need more beans and lentils in my diet.

That will really improve them over the ones I did. I didnt have any smoked pulled pork butt so I used the chops but I really like how smoked pork butt adds to the flavor.

And really, dont we all. I can think of a few guys on here that would benefit by adding more fiber to their diet. It might dislodge that stick they got shoved so tight up in there.

No more fiber needed in my diet. I'm chitting through a keyhole at 50 feet with no adjustments for elevation.

Lazer butt is my name.

Got fans Lazer butt????????
Or just sniffin' keyholes?

Got lots of fans dickhead. Chitt stinks or haven't you figured that out.

Never touched the sides of the keyhole ergo the keyhole probably doesn't stink.

Go blow Pancho and his horse

No doubt ^

Still waiting for your call about those incorrigible Shorthairs.

"Minerals are bait. If your baiting (using minerals) then you're in violation of the baiting laws unless your doing it within 50 yards of your home. If your using bait (mineral) in violation of the law, you are as bad as a poacher. Dont be a turd. Stop feeding the herd."

THese are your own words. Were you within 50yds of a house? Sounds like you're as bad as a poacher by your own definition.

Since my citation for putting out deer feed was in 2012 and I got 2 speeding tickets that year as well. I feel the need to confess other stuff Too.

On March 22 1988 I took 13 items through the 12 items or less lane at the Piggly Wiggly.

On Dec. 9 2009 I went 28 MPH in a 35 MPH zone.

On May 9th 1981 I bought a ticket for one movie and snuck into a different movie instead.

Last year for Halloween I dressed up as lady Gaga. That costume made me feel so free and liberated I did not take it off for two full days.

Om June 4th 2007 I farted in a crowded elevator and blamed it on a war veteran. I want to apologize to that woman.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WXDbdlufjF0

Are you dillusional? Did your momma drop you on your head as a baby? What are you going to do when you fall out of Love with yourself? Sir, you have some tough times ahead of you. Best of luck!

That why Socrates was so correct. Loser. (again)

I waited for somebody to post up a baked beans recipe but nobody as up to the task. Now that one is posted, suddenly people care about beans.

Better look again you troll piece of dog dirt you received two posts in favor about your beans and it ain't rocket science and as usual it's all about you.

Its about the bean. Respect the bean while you prove my sig line correct over and over.

Beans is tough work if you want to get them just right (like I did) With this new found knowledge, you can spring forth and give beans a try with a little less trepidation and for that you are welcome.

Oh and by the way, did you know in 2012 I got a citation for feeding deer as well as two speeding tickets. There is no way a guy with such a sorted past should be able to produce such mouth watering legumes and yet here we are.

My moms baked beans are the best bar none.


Don't believe me, just ask me.

This never was about beans.