BAKED BEANS FROM SCRATCH

 1 cup navy beans soaked overnight and drained

4 cups water

1/2 cup ketchup

1.2 cup honey

2 tbsp brown sugar

1 tsp Worcestershire sauce

Salt and Pepper to taste

1/2 tsp chilli  powder

1 small onion, peeled and chopped

Place beans in a large saucepan cover with 4 cups of water bring to the boil and cook gently for 1 hour, and set aside.

Preheat oven to 190 C (375 F) and stir in ketchup, honey,  brown sugar, Worcestershire sauce, salt and pepper and chili in a small bowland set aside.

Once the beans  have simmered for 1 hour drain and reserve the cooking liquid. Spoon the beans into a 1/4 quart casserole add the onion, honey, cooking liquid to cover the beans by 1 inch.

Cover the dish and bake for 10 minutes, then lower the heat to 180 C (350 F) and bake for 6 hours stirring several times and set aside to cool a little before serving.