Saturday, May 17, 2008

Old Settler's Baked Beans

Today was the birthday of my mother-in-law, Minnie. She passed away in 1993. She was a wonderful Christian lady. I loved her and she loved me. It would be a much better world if there were more people like her. She became a widow when she was less than 40 years old, and still had 3 children at home to raise. She did laundry and ironing for people to make money to take care of her children. She never missed church unless she was very ill. She really had a pretty hard life, but loved the Lord with all her heart and had such a sweet spirit. WE miss her. This recipe is one she gave to me many years ago. It is fantastic.

Brown 1/2 lb. bacon, chopped
Remove bacon, and brown 1 lb. hamburger and 1 onion (chopped)
Mix 1/3 cup brown sugar
1/3 cup white sugar
1/4 cup catsup
1/2 tsp. chili powder
1/4 cup barbecue sauce
2 Tbsp. mustard
1 tsp. salt
2 Tbsp. molasses
1 /2 tsp. pepper
Add to the hamburger mixture, mix well.
Then add:
1--15 oz. can kidney beans
1--15 oz. can butter beans
1-- 15 oz. can pork and beans
Drain all beans except the pork and beans.
Bake 350 degrees for 1 hour covered.
Add bacon before serving. Can also put in crock pot and let simmer for 1 1/2 to 2 hours.

2 comments:

hillenblogshappywife said...

these really are fabulous! I know many people who use this recipe of Grandma Minnie's who never got to meet her. She really was a sweet lady.

Becky said...

I love this dish! It is sooooo good.
I miss her too.