For those who love to do it themselves, here's a terrific recipe for genuine baked beans - and it's so easy to make! Soak white beans and then pop them into your slow cooker with ham hocks, onion, brown sugar, maple syrup, ketchup and mustard.
INGREDIENTS (for 1 servings):
- 24 ounces dry white beans
- 1 pound ham hocks
- 1 onion, chopped
- 1/2 cup packed brown sugar
- 1/2 cup maple syrup
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup water
- 1/2 cup ketchup
- 2 tablespoons prepared mustard
PREPARATION:
In a large pot over high heat, combine the beans with water to cover and bring to a boil for 10 minutes. Remove from heat but let sit for 1 hour. Drain beans and place them in a slow cooker. Add the ham hocks, onion, brown sugar, maple syrup, salt and water.
Mix well, cover and cook on high setting for 4 to 5 hours, stirring occasionally. During the final hour of cooking, add the ketchup and mustard, remove the ham from the hocks and discard the hocks. Mix well and serve.