Baked Beans Boston Style Recipe

Name: Baked Beans Boston Style
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 ½ cups dried navy beans; 1 large onion, thinly sliced; 8 ounces salt pork or 8 ounces thick-sliced bacon, cut into 1x1/4 inch strips; ½ cup dark molasses (try to use the unsulfured kind); ¼ cup packed dark brown sugar; ¼ cup pure maple syrup; 2 tablespoons ground mustard; 1 ½ tablespoons kosher salt; 2 teaspoons fresh ground black pepper; 5 cups cold water

Servings: persons

1
In a large pot, add the beans and enough cold water to cover the beans up to your knuckle.
2
Bring beans to a rolling boil and then remove from stove.
3
Cover and let sit for 45 minutes.
4
Drain then rinse beans to get rid of all of the scum created during the boiling process.
5
In a large dutch oven or baking pan, scatter the onion across the bottom of the pot.
6
Top the onion with the salt pork/bacon and then pour the beans over the entire concoction.
7
In a mixing bowl, combine the molasses, brown sugar, maple syrup, mustard, salt, black pepper and cold water.
8
Mix well.
9
Preheat oven to 275 degrees F. Pour molasses mixture evenly over beans.
10
Cover pot and cook on medium-high heat for 20 minutes.
11
Remove from stove and place in oven on center rack for 6-8 hours.
12
Do not check on beans since every time you open the oven door, the temperature goes down.
13
Allow beans to cool down for 30 minutes before serving or allow to cool completely, refrigerate covered and serve next day after reheating.

604

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Protein

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* 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

Brown sugar instead of white sugar adds a deeper, more caramel-like flavor.

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 10 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 ½ cups dried navy beans, 1 large onion, thinly sliced, 8 ounces salt pork or 8 ounces thick-sliced bacon, cut into 1x1/4 inch strips, ½ cup dark molasses (try to use the unsulfured kind), and more.

Yes, Baked Beans Boston Style 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!

Baked Beans Boston Style

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

My Personal Notes

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