Instructions: Soak beans in lukewarm water overnight and pour off water. Then boil the beans with the sauce, sugar, and 5 cups of (cold) water over brisk fire.

When it boils, turn down to simmering fire and boil 3 hours, turning over a little every half hour until all liquid is absorbed. Add half cup hot water if it dries before end of 3 hours.

Transfer beans to baking tray and bake at 250 degree F low fire, turning over every half hour. Bake one hour if you plan to eat them soon; 1 1/2 hours if you plan to keep them longer in an airtight jar.

NOTES : Its kind of salty, but Im sure you can fiddle with the ingredients, and/or just eat a little bit of it at one time. It keeps beautifully.

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