Baked Beans

This recipe comes from my Grandma M. (Doris). This is actually my Mom's recollection of the recipe as Grandma didn't have it written down (that we know of). Grandma used to make baked beans quite often.

Baked Beans

Soak 2 lbs beans in water overnight or simmer in water for 1 1/2 hours on stove. Drain water and rinse beans to eliminate excess gas in water. Cover beans with fresh water and add:

1/2 cup ketchup

1/2 cup brown sugar

1 tsp salt

1 tsp pepper

1/4 cup molasses

1/2 lb shortening

chopped onion (optional)

1 can whole tomatoes (optional)

Bake uncovered in oven at 325-350 deg f. for most of day. Beans will turn a darker brown and be rather saucy in appearance. Add more water if you notice beans getting dry.