Brown Beans, Swedish Style

• brown dried beans↗1 3⁄4 cups
• water↗5 cups
• salt↗1 teaspoon
• white vinegar↗1⁄3 cup
• dark corn syrup↗1⁄2 cup
• brown sugar↗2 tablespoons

Step-by-step instructions

1. 1

   Wash beans. Put into a saucepan and add 5 cups water. Soak overnight.

2. 2

   Set saucepan over high heat and bring water to the boiling point quickly. Reduce heat and cook over low heat about 1 hour.

3. 3

   Add seasonings and continue to cook over very low heat for another hour, or until mixture thickens and beans are tender.

4. 4

   If it doesn't thicken enough, remove the cover, turn heat on high and stir and cook for about 10 minutes. Add 1/2 cup water if the beans are too thick.