Country-Style Maple Baked Beans
From: Pierre, Quebec, Quebec, Canada
Comments: If desired, for really sweet beans, pour in 3/4 cup [190 mL] more maple syrup, before pouring in water.
Servings: 4 to 6
IngredientsPreparation
  • 1 pound [454 g] navy beans
  • 1 tablespoon [15 mL] dry mustard
  • 1/2 teaspoon [2.5 mL] ground pepper
  • 3/4 cup [190 mL] maple syrup
  • 1/2 pound [227 g] lean salt pork [cubed if desired]
  • 1 onion, sliced
  • Maple sugar, to taste [optional]
  • Approximately 6 cups [1.5 L] water
  • Preheat oven to 300°F [150°C].
  • Into a bean jar, mix together beans, dry mustard, pepper, maple syrup, lean salt pork, onion slices and, if desired, some maple sugar.
  • Fill jar with water; cover the jar.
  • Bake into preheated oven, for 7 to 8 hours [overnight].