October Cider Beans

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serves/makes:

ready in:
over 5 hrs

ingredients

3 cups dried white navy beans
1 small onion, diced
6 tablespoons molasses
1/4 cup Dijon mustard
2 tablespoons tomato paste
2 teaspoons salt
1 tablespoon black pepper
2 sprigs fresh thyme
1 bay leaf
2 teaspoons cider vinegar
2 tablespoons soy sauce
2 cups fresh apple cider, boiling
1/2 cup bourbon

directions

Rinse beans, picking out any stones or other foreign objects. Place in pot with enough cold water to cover, and bring to boil over medium heat.

Immediately drain and rinse beans and return to pot, again with enough cold water to cover. Bring to boil. Reduce heat and simmer 30 minutes, discarding any foam that rises to the top. Drain beans well.

Heat oven to 250 degrees F.

Place beans in ovenproof casserole. Add remaining ingredients except bourbon, and pour in enough boiling water to cover beans.

Cover casserole with lid or foil and bake 6 to 9 hours, adding a little water if necessary. Several minutes before beans are fully cooked, add bourbon.

Recipe Source: In Praise of Apples