Ingredients 2 pounds dried lima beans 1 teaspoon salt 10 ounces ketchup 2 tablespoons brown sugar, or to taste 2 tablespoons dry mustard 1 pound bacon, uncooked
Instructions 1. Soak beans in water overnight. Drain. Add fresh water, just enough to cover the beans, and salt. Cook until tender, about 30 minutes. 2. Preheat oven to 300 degrees. If necessary, pour off some water from the beans so that they are very moist but not swimming in liquid. Add ketchup, brown sugar and mustard to the beans and water. Pour into a large (about 9 by 12 by 3) flat baking pan. Lay strips of bacon on top of the bean mixture. 3. Bake for 2 1/2 hours. If the bacon starts browning too fast, reduce heat to 225 degrees and extend the baking time by 1 hour.
Description Most recipes called for a ham hock which I didn't have and went with this one that uses bacon.
Notes This is one of the best preparations for lima beans, an underrated bean. The mustard and brown sugar give it a lovely taste.
Source New York Times Cooking
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