Barbecued Beans
Ingredients
- 14 oz. navy beans picked over, rinsed and drained
- 1/2 C. apple cider
- 2 Tbs. dry mustard
- 1 Tbs. peanut oil
- 2 Tbs. dark molasses
- 1 1/2 med green peppers seeded and diced
- 1 Tbs. Worcestershire sauce
- 1 medium onion finely chopped
- 1 Tbs. cider vinegar
- 4 oz lean turkey ham diced (optional)
- 1/2 tsp. chili powder
- 3 Tbs. dark brown sugar firmly packed
- 1 C. catsup
Directions
Place beans in large saucepan and cover with 2 inches cold water. Cover and bring to boil over medium-high heat; reduce heat to low and simmer 2 minutes. Remove from heat and let stand, covered, 1 hour; drain in colander. Return beans to saucepan and repeat procedure, this time simmering beans until they are soft but still hold their shape, about 1 hour; drain. Preheat oven to 350 degress; spray 2 qt. casserole with nonstick cooking spray. Place large skillet over medium-high heat; heat oil 30 seconds more. Add peppers, onion, and cook, stirring frequently, until onion is translucent, 5 minutes. Add turkey ham (if using) and cook 2 minutes more. Stir in catsup, cider, mustard, molasses, Worcestershire sauce, vinegar, and chili powder; cover and cook until bubbling, about 3 minutes. Add beans and stir gently to coat. Transfer bean mixture to prepared casserole; sprinkle evenly with brown sugar and cover with foil. Bake until beans have absorbed most of the sauce, 45 minutes; remove foil and bake 15 minutes more. Divide evenly among 6 plates and serve.
Makes 6 servings


