Old Fashioned Boston Baked Beans Recipe

Name: Old Fashioned Boston Baked Beans
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 lb white pea beans; 2 medium onions, sliced; 1/4 cup molasses; 2 tablespoons tomato paste; 1/2 cup ketchup, to be added near the end of cooking; 1 tablespoon brown sugar, packed; 1 tablespoon vinegar; 1 teaspoon salt; 1/2 teaspoon dry mustard; 1/4 teaspoon black pepper or 1/4 teaspoon hot pepper flakes; 4 cups hot water; 2 slices bacon, chopped (I used thick slices of bacon, chopped)

Servings: persons

1 lb white pea beans
2 medium onions, sliced
1/4 cup molasses
2 tablespoons tomato paste
1/2 cup ketchup, to be added near the end of cooking
1 tablespoon brown sugar, packed
1 tablespoon vinegar
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon dry mustard
1/4 teaspoon black pepper or 1/4 teaspoon hot pepper flakes
4 cups hot water
2 slices bacon, chopped (I used thick slices of bacon, chopped)

1
Rinse beans; discard any discoloured ones. In large saucepan, soak beans overnight; drain. Add water to cover by at least 2 inches. Bring to boil and simmer for 30 minutes; drain.
2
In bean pot or 8 cup casserole, spread onion slices.
3
Add drained beans.
4
Combine molasses, tomato paste, sugar, vinegar, salt, mustard, pepper and hot water.
5
Pour over beans and top with chopped bacon.
6
Cover and bake in 250 degree oven for 6 hours; uncover and add about 1/2 cup ketchup -- and stir. Add more water if you need to. Bake uncovered for another hour.

288

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* 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 12 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 lb white pea beans, 2 medium onions, sliced, 1/4 cup molasses, 2 tablespoons tomato paste, and more.

Yes, Old Fashioned Boston Baked Beans 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.

Old Fashioned Boston Baked Beans

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