Country Baked Limas Erin's request for recipe

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Southwestern Baked Limas

 

4 cups water

1 pound dried lg.lima beans about 2 1/2 cups

1 medium onion sliced

1 cup tomato juice

1/4 cup molasses

1/4 cup chile sauce or salsa

2 tablespoons packed brown sugar

1/2 teaspoon salt

1 tablespoon prepared mustard

1/4 tsp. liquid smoke

 

Heat water and beans to boiling in a 3 quart saucepan.

Boil 2 minutes.

Remove from heat. Cover and let stand 1 hour. Add

enough water if necessary

to cover beans. Heat to boiling. Reduce heat and

simmer uncovered until

tender; about 30 minutes. Do not boil or beans will

burst. Drain beans,

reserving liquid. Layer beans, and in greased 2 quart

casserole. Mix together remaining ingredients and pour

over beans. Add

enough reserved bean liquid to cover. Cover and bake

at 300 degrees for 1

hour. Stir and bake uncovered 30 minutes longer.