Julie Bove wrote:
>
> "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...

I see it's done but takes about 15 hours. Let us know how they turn
out.

http://www.wikihow.com/Make-Caramelized-Onions

The 3rd method uses a crockpot