Boston Baked Beans(White) Recipe

Name: Boston Baked Beans(White)
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 pound navy beans pea beans or, other small dried white beans; 1/2 pound salt pork; 1 medium onions diced; 4 each garlic cloves fine; 1 cup tomato puree (passata); 1 teaspoon salt; 2 teaspoons black pepper freshly ground; 1/4 cup prepared mustard dried; ⅓ cup maple syrup; ⅓ cup molasses; 2 each bay leaves; 3 tablespoons apple cider vinegar

Servings: persons

1 pound navy beans pea beans or, other small dried white beans
1/2 pound salt pork
1 medium onions diced
4 each garlic cloves fine
1 cup tomato puree (passata)
1 teaspoon salt
2 teaspoons black pepper freshly ground
1/4 cup prepared mustard dried
⅓ cup maple syrup
⅓ cup molasses
2 each bay leaves
3 tablespoons apple cider vinegar

1
Pick through beans and discard off-colored or broken ones.
2
Rinse and drain beans.
3
Remove rind from half of salt pork.
4
Cut into 1/2 inch squares.
5
Cut other half into 3/4 to 1 inch thick strips to equal 4 or 5 strips, with rind attached.
6
Set aside.
7
Line bottom of earthenware crock or bean pot with 1/2 inch squares of salt pork and onion.
8
Place beans on top.
9
Bring 1 quart water to boil in saucepan.
10
Add garlic, tomato puree, salt, pepper, mustard, maple sugar, molasses, bay leaves and vinegar.
11
Simmer 1 minute.
12
Mix well and pour over beans.
13
Score strips of salt pork crosswise, about every inch, without cutting through.
14
This prevents strips from curling while cooking.
15
Place strips on top of beans and liquid.
16
Cover pot and bake at 250'F.
17
5 hours, checking occasionally (first at 2 hours, then every hour), to be sure liquid is just barely covering beans.
18
Add more water as needed.
19
After 5 hours, remove cover of bean pot and cook 1 hour more.
20
Remove strips of salt pork and stir pot before serving.

390

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 12 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 pound navy beans pea beans or, other small dried white beans, 1/2 pound salt pork, 1 medium onions diced, 4 each garlic cloves fine, and more.

Yes, Boston Baked Beans(White) falls under the General 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(White)

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

My Personal Notes

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