New England Baked Beans

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   Cover beans with water, bring to boil, and boil for 2 minutes.

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   Cover and let stand for 1 hour; then cook until tender.

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   Drain, reserving liquid.

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   Put beans in an oven safe pot or your slow cooker crockpot.

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   Cut through the salt pork every 1/2 inch, making cuts 1 inch deep.

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   Bury the salt pork in the beans, leaving rind exposed so it gets all caramelized and crusty.

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   Mix 1 cup liquid and remaining ingredients; pour over beans.

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   Add enough liquid to cover beans.

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   Cover; bake in pre-heated slow oven (300F (150C).)

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    for 6 to 8 hours.

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    Or cook on low setting of your slow cooker/crockpot for 6 to 8 hours.

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    Uncover pot during the last hour.

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    (If using a crockpot turn it to high for the last hour, uncovered).

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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