* Exported from MasterCook * SUPER BAKED BEANS Recipe By : Serving Size : 8 Preparation Time :0:00 Categories : Vegetables Amount Measure Ingredient -- Preparation Method -------- ------------ -------------------------------- 1 lb Dried Navy Beans -- Water 28 oz Tomatoes -- Cut Up, 1 Can 12 oz Lemon-Lime Soda Pop -- 1 Can 1/4 c -- Water 6 sl Bacon -- Cut Into 1-Inch Pieces 1 t Salt 1/2 ts Pepper 8 oz Tomato Sauce -- 1 Can 3/4 c Onion -- Chopped 3/4 c Celery -- Chopped 1/2 c Green Pepper -- Chopped 1/2 c Molasses 1/2 c Ketchup 1/3 c Brown Sugar -- Packed 1 tb Prepared Mustard 1 tb Worcester Sauce 2 ts Cider Vinegar Place the beans in a bowl. Add enough water to cover and soak overnight. The next day, drain the beans. Combine the beans, tomatoes, lemon-lime soda, 1/4 cup water, bacon, salt and pepper in a 4-quart Dutch oven. Cook, over high heat, until the mixture comes to a boil. Reduce the heat to low, cover, and simmer for 1 hour. Stir in the remaining ingredients, cover, and simmer for an additional 1 hour. Pour the hot bean mixture into a 3-quart casserole, cover, and bake in a preheated 250 Degree F. oven for 4 hours. Uncover, and bake an additional 30 minutes or until the beans are tender. - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -