Gourmet's Boston Baked Beans

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   In a bowl, combine the beans with 4 cups cold water and let them soak overnight.

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   Drain, reserving any remaining liquid.

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   Transfer them to a small heavy kettle, and add fresh water to cover.

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   Simmer, covered, for 60 minutes.

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   Drain in a colander, reserving the cooking liquid and combining it with the soaking liquid.

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   To the kettle, add a quarter lb.

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   piece of salt pork and the beans and bury the remaining piece of pork, well scored, in the center of the beans.

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   In a small bowl, stir together the molasses, 1/2 cup of bean liquid, mustard, paprika, and onion.

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   Pour the mixture over the beans and stir in.

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    Bake the beans, covered, in the middle of a preheated 300F (150C).

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    oven for 5 hours, stirring in some of the bean liquid at hourly intervals as necessary to keep the beans just barely covered.

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    Remove lid and cook uncovered for 1 more hour.

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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