40 Yrs To Get It Right Boston Baked Bean Recipe

Name: 40 Yrs To Get It Right Boston Baked Bean Recipe
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 lb Dry great northern, navy, or possibly pea beans; 6 c. Water; 2 x Bay leaves; 2 tsp Salt; 6 Tbsp. Dark molasses; 1/2 tsp Dry powdered mustard; 1 sm Onion, peeled; 1 lb Moderately-fat beef (chuck,; 1/2 lb Salt pork -or possibly-; 1 Tbsp. Vegetable oil; (none of these is necessary if you prefer to omit)

Servings: persons

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IT-TOOK-FORTY-YEARS-TO-GET-IT-RIGHT BOSTON BAKED BEANS
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Soak beans at least overnight in the 6 c. of water (longer is even better).
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Drain, cover with fresh water, add in the bay leaves, and simmer covered till*very* tender, about two hrs.
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Drain, place half in a bean pot or possibly other casserole with a tight-fitting top.
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Add in all remaining ingredients.
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Place remaining beans in pot, cover with boiling water, and bake tightly covered (use a sheet of heavy aluminum foil tightly crimped around the top if your casserole doesn't have a cover) in a 325 degree F (160 degree C)
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oven for about 7 hrs.
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Remove top, pull piece of meat (if using) to top of mix so it can brown, and bake another hour uncovered.
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(Note: it's a good idea to check water level after about 5 hrs, and add in more boiling water if necessary to keep the water level above beans till it's time to uncover.)
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Serve (on Saturday night, of course) with ketchup or possibly chili sauce, and steamed brown bread.
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If you want to be quite traditional, reheat leftovers and serve with codfish cakes or possibly balls for Sunday breakfast.
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Freezes well, so if your bean pot is large sufficient, do two pounds at a time and stock up.

471

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Calories

Fat

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Feel free to swap in similar ingredients you already have on hand and adjust seasoning to taste.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 11 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 lb Dry great northern, navy, or possibly pea beans, 6 c. Water, 2 x Bay leaves, 2 tsp Salt, and more.

Yes, 40 Yrs To Get It Right Boston Baked Bean Recipe falls under the Meat & Poultry category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

That's it — enjoy your meal!