Boston-Style Baked Beans

1. 1

   In a saucepan, cover beans with cold water, bring to a boil; boil 1 minute.

2. 2

   Remove from heat, cover pot, and let sit for 1 hour; drain well.

3. 3

   Score the bacon in squares without cutting through the rind.

4. 4

   Put half the beans in the pot in which you will bake them, and add the onion, molasses and seasonings.

5. 5

   Add remaining beans and bury the bacon rind up in the top layer of beans Add just enough water to cover.

6. 6

   Cover the pot tightly; bake for 4-6 hours, or more to melt the pork fat, and blend the flavors.

7. 7

   Add boiling water from time to time if needed.

8. 8

   The last 30 minutes of baking, remove the lid to make a brown crust.

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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