Boston Baked Beans in Bean Pot

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   Soak beans overnight.

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   In the morning, preheat oven to 325F (160C).

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   Place the baking soda in a Dutch oven and fill half way with water.

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   Bring to a boil and add the beans.

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   Boil for 10 minutes.

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   Drain beans in a colander and run cold water through them.

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   Set aside.

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   Dice the salt pork into 1-inch squares.

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   Put half of the salt pork on the bottom of the bean pot, along with the onion.

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    Put beans in the pot.

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    Put the remaining salt pork on top of the beans.

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    Mix the sugar, molasses, mustard, salt and pepper with 3 cups of hot water and pour over the beans.

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    Cover pot with lid and place the pot into the preheated oven.

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    Bake for 6 hours.

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    Check pot periodically to check the amount of liquid.

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    Add water to the beans slowly as needed to keep them moist; do not flood them.

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    Remove the pot from the oven and serve.

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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