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11/08/2017 11:01 PMThere are lots of great reasons to attend one or more of the many holiday fairs coming up later this month and early next. Holiday decorations, holiday gifts, and lots of holiday spirit will be on display at every one.
Those who attend the holiday fair at the Old Stone Church, 215 Main Street, East Haven this year on Friday, Nov. 10 and Saturday, Nov. 11 will be celebrating a specially themed All American Holiday coinciding with Veteran’s Day on Saturday, Nov. 11.
As they enter the church hall, visitors also will be greeted with the homey aroma of the Old Stone Church Holiday Fair Baked Beans. It is the only recipe the church has used for many decades, so it’s tried and true. Some people come to the fair just for the baked beans, which take volunteers two to three days of prep and slow cooking.
While the volunteers did agree to let us share the recipe, they also wanted you to know that recipe books will be on sale at the fair as well, with lots of other great classic recipes.
Bean Recipe used for
Holiday Fairs at Old Stone Church
Courtesy of Old Stone Church, East Haven
8 lbs navy pea beans
1 large (24 oz) jar molasses
1 lb dark brown sugar
2 Tbsp dry mustard
5 medium onions, scored
2 lbs salt pork scored, cut into strips
3 Tbsp salt
10 quarts water
Day One:
Wash and pick over beans, place in cooker and cover with water, soak over night
Day Two:
Early morning, cook (covered) in same water until skin can be pierced easily, about 2 hours at 350 degrees.
Add molasses, sugar, mustard, and salt; stir only to mix. Do not stir again throughout cooking. Place onions and salt pork throughout top and push in a little. Cook all day at 250 degrees. Make sure water doesn’t boil away—you may add a little water as needed. Turn off in the evening, around 8 to 9 p.m. Beans will be warm the next day as cooking continues. Serve and enjoy.