Boston Baked Beans Recipe

Name: Boston Baked Beans
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 4 ounces salt pork, trimmed of rind and cut into 1/2 pieces 2 ounces bacon, cut into 1/4 pieces (about 2 slices); 1 medium onion, chopped fine; 1/2 cup mild molasses, plus; 1 tablespoon mild molasses; 1 1/2 tablespoons brown mustard; 1 lb small dried white bean, rinsed and picked over (but NOT SOAKED or boiled at all... just dry beans); 9 cups water; salt; 1 teaspoon cider vinegar; ground black pepper

Servings: persons

1
Adjust oven rack to lower-middle position; heat oven to 300 degrees.
2
Add salt pork and bacon to 8-quart Dutch oven; cook over medium heat, stirring occasionally, until lightly browned and most fat is rendered, about 7 minutes.
3
Add onion and continue to cook stirring occasionally, until onion is softened, about 8 minutes.
4
Add 1/2 cup molasses, mustard, beans, 1 1/4 teaspoons salt, and 9 cups water; increase heat to medium-high and bring to boil; cover pot and set in oven.
5
Bake until beans are tender, about 4 hours, stirring once after 2 hours.
6
Remove lid and continue to bake until liquid has thickened to syrupy consistency, 1 to 1 1/2 hours longer.
7
Remove beans from oven; stir in remaining tablespoon of molasses, vinegar, and additional salt and pepper to taste.

165

kcal

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 10 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 4 ounces salt pork, trimmed of rind and cut into 1/2 pieces 2 ounces bacon, cut into 1/4 pieces (about 2 slices), 1 medium onion, chopped fine, 1/2 cup mild molasses, plus, 1 tablespoon mild molasses, and more.

Yes, Boston Baked Beans 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!

Boston Baked Beans

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Variations & substitutions

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