Maple-Molasses Baked Beans

1 lb Dried navy, kidney, baby lima, pinto or black beans
4 To 6 strips salt pork or thick sliced bacon
1/2 c Maple syrup
1/2 c Molasses
1 ts Dry mustard

Place beans in a large pot and cover them with water completely. Soak overnight. In the morning drain and cover with fresh cold water. Cook beans in liquid, over low heat for 2 to 3 hours until tender, adding more water as needed to keep beans from sticking. Drain water from beans.

Place salt port or bacon on the bottom and sices of a 1 1/2 quart baking dish. In a mixing bowl, combine beans, syrup, molasses, and mustard. If using bacon, you may want to add a little salt. Pour bean mixture into baking dish and bake, covered, at 300 degress F. for 2 hours, stirring occasionally. Uncover and bake 30 minutes longer.

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