"Gary" > wrote in message ...
> Sqwertz wrote:
>>
>> On Tue, 1 Jul 2014 21:29:04 -0700, Julie Bove wrote:
>>
>> > I keep meaning to try this but haven't yet done it. Going to do it now
>> > though for my 4th of July baked beans. Should probably get them
>> > started
>> > tomorrow since the beans themselves take a good 12 or more hours in the
>> > Crockpot.
>> >
>> > Have you tried this method before? Are they as good as on the stove?
>>
>> They will not work in your crock pot.
>
> IMO, this is NOT a crockpot meal. Caramelize your onions the proper
> way in a frying pan and spend the time watching them. Soak and cook
> your beans in water. 4th of July, combine everything and the other
> ingredients and bake in the oven.

I always cook my beans first on top of the stove and then put all of the
"baked" stuff in there and finish them in the Crockpot. They come out very
nicely in there. Only thing different this year is that I am trying to do
the onions in there first. We'll see...