Hearty pear & bean bake

6 Servings

Ingredients

Quantity Ingredient
1 pounds Idaho Red beans
29 ounces Can Bartlett pear halves
8 slices Bacon
1 medium Onion; sliced
3 tablespoons Molasses
2 tablespoons Vinegar
1 Clove garlic; minced
1 teaspoon Salt
2 tablespoons Prepared mustard
¼ teaspoon Cloves
¼ teaspoon Pepper

Directions

Soak and cook beans according to directions. Drain. Drain pears, reserving pear syrup. Fry 4 slices bacon. Drain and break into pieces. Saute onion in bacon fat. Add with fried bacon to beans and place in buttered casserole. Combine ¾ CUP pear syrup with molasses, vinegar, garlic and remaining seasonings. Pour over beans and mix thoroughly. Cover and bake at 300 degrees for 2 hours, stirring gently from time to time and adding more pear syrup if needed. Place pear halves over beans, spooning liquid from casserole over the top. Top each pear half with ½ slice bacon. Bake, uncovered, 30 minutes longer. Makes 6 to 8 servings.

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