Hearty Bean Bake

This is a delicious baked bean recipe made with dried navy and lima beans, onion, ham, and tomatoes.

Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 3 hours
Total Time: 3 hours 15 minutes

Ingredients:

1 cup dry navy beans
1 cup dry baby Lima beans
4 cups cold water
1 large onion, chopped
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 large bay leaf
1/2 teaspoon dry thyme
1/4 teaspoon pepper
1 pound boneless smoked pork shoulder or ham
1 can (14.5 ounces) diced tomatoes
1 1/2 cups sliced celery
1/4 cup dark corn syrup

Instructions:

Rinse beans; cover with cold water in a large kettle or Dutch oven. Bring beans to a boil; simmer for 2 minutes. Remove from heat; cover and let stand for 1 hour. Stir in next 5 ingredients. Add meat; cover and simmer for 1 hour.

Remove meat and let stand until cool enough to handle. Dice, discarding fat. Combine beans, diced meat, and remaining ingredients. Pour bean mixture into a 2-quart casserole or bean pot. Cover and bake at 350° for 2 hours. Uncover and bake for 2 hours longer, stirring several times. Remove bay leaf before serving.
Serves 6 to 8.