Boston Baked Beans With Bacon Recipe

Name: Boston Baked Beans With Bacon
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 lb dried pinto bean (2-1/2 cups); 7 -9 cups water (or enough water to cover beans by 3-inches); 12 -14 slices bacon, cut into about 1/2-inch pieces; 2 onions, chopped; 1 1/4 cups ketchup; 1/3 cup maple syrup; 1/4 cup apple cider vinegar; 1/4 cup plain prepared mustard (use only plain mustard for this not Dijon); 3 tablespoons light molasses; 1 large bay leaf; 2 tablespoons chopped fresh garlic; 1 -2 teaspoon salt (can use seasoned salt); black pepper (lots of black pepper!)

Servings: persons

1 lb dried pinto bean (2-1/2 cups)
7 -9 cups water (or enough water to cover beans by 3-inches)
12 -14 slices bacon, cut into about 1/2-inch pieces
2 onions, chopped
1 1/4 cups ketchup
1/3 cup maple syrup
1/4 cup apple cider vinegar
1/4 cup plain prepared mustard (use only plain mustard for this not Dijon)
3 tablespoons light molasses
1 large bay leaf
2 tablespoons chopped fresh garlic
1 -2 teaspoon salt (can use seasoned salt)
black pepper (lots of black pepper!)

1
Do this a day before: place the beans in a large bowl.
2
Add enough cold water to cover the beans by 3 inches.
3
Let stand at room temperature overnight.
4
The next day drain the beans very well in a colander; set aside.
5
Set oven to 350 degrees.
6
In a large oven-proof Dutch oven cook the bacon pieces until crisp (about 7-8 minutes).
7
Add in well-drained beans and all the remaining ingredients; mix well to combine and bring to a boil on top of the stove.
8
Transfer the pot to the oven.
9
Bake uncovered until beans are tender and the liquid thickens, stirring occasionally (about 3-1/2 - 4 hours).
10
*NOTE* this can be made a day ahead (even better as the flavors blend!) cover and refrigerate, just bring the beans to a simmer before serving.

1795

kcal

Calories

127

Fat

Carbs

113

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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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 13 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 lb dried pinto bean (2-1/2 cups), 7 -9 cups water (or enough water to cover beans by 3-inches), 12 -14 slices bacon, cut into about 1/2-inch pieces, 2 onions, chopped, and more.

Yes, Boston Baked Beans With Bacon 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.

Boston Baked Beans With Bacon

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