Prep Time::10 mins
Cook Time:: 7 hrs
Additional Time:: 8 hrs
Total Time:: 15 hrs 10 mins
Servings::10
Yield::10 servings
Ingredients
1 (16 ounce) package dried navy beans
water as needed
2 cups chopped sweet onion
¼ cup firmly packed brown sugar
¼ cup molasses
2 tablespoons cider vinegar
2 teaspoons dry mustard
1 clove garlic, minced
¼ teaspoon ground nutmeg
¼ teaspoon ground cinnamon
¼ teaspoon ground black pepper
Directions
Place navy beans into a large container and cover with several inches of cool water; let stand 8 hours to overnight.
Drain navy beans and put into a pot with 5 cups water.
Bring water to a boil; reduce heat and simmer until beans are tender, about 1 hour.
Preheat oven to 250 degrees F (120 degrees C).
Combine beans, onion, brown sugar, molasses, vinegar, mustard, garlic, nutmeg, and cinnamon in a 2-quart casserole dish with a lid; season with pepper. Place lid on dish.
Bake in the preheated oven, 5 to 7 hours, stirring halfway through and adding water if mixture is too dry. Remove lid and bake until mixture has reduced to desired thickness, about 1 hour more.
Cook's Note:
Vegetable broth can be substituted for the water.