Stove-Top Beans
["1 1/4 c. dried pea (navy) beans *", "4 c. boiling water", "1/2 tsp. salt", "1 c. bean cooking liquid", "2/3 c. tomato puree", "1/2 c. chopped onion", "1 medium sweet apple, unpared and finely chopped", "1 Tbsp. prepared mustard", "1 1/2 tsp. Worcestershire sauce", "2 tsp. sugar", "1/8 tsp. pepper"]
["Add beans to boiling water.", "Boil 2 minutes.", "Remove from heat, cover and soak 1 hour or overnight in refrigerator.", "Add salt. Bring beans to a boil.", "Reduce heat, cover and boil gently until tender, 1 to 1 1/2 hours.", "Drain.", "Save 1 cup bean cooking liquid. Mix with beans and remaining ingredients in saucepan.", "Bring to a boil.", "Reduce heat, cover and boil gently 30 minutes.", "Continue cooking, uncovered, until sauce is of desired consistency, about 10 minutes.", "Serve half of the beans and refrigerate remaining 2 cups for use at another meal within 3 to 4 days."]
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