Boston Baked Beans Howland

1. 1

   In a bowl cover beans with water by 2 inches and soak overnight.

2. 2

   Drain beans in a colander and transfer to a 4-quart heavy kettle.

3. 3

   Cover beans with water by 3 inches and simmer, covered, 1 hour, or until tender.

4. 4

   Drain beans in colander, discarding cooking liquid.

5. 5

   In a small saucepan bring 2 cups water to a boil and whisk in molasses, sugar, salt, and mustard until combined well.

6. 6

   Pour half of beans into kettle and top with half of onion.

7. 7

   Layer salt pork over onion and top with remaining beans and onion.

8. 8

   Pour molasses mixture over bean mixture and cook, covered, adding more water at hourly intervals to keep beans covered, 6 hours, or until beans are very tender.

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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