The Best Boston Baked Beans

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   Use California pea beans, York State beans or small white navy beans.

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   Soak beans overnight. Ensure water covers the beans by 4 - 5 inches. The beans will soak up the water.

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   In the morning, preheat oven to 325u00b0F

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   Place the baking soda in a large pot and fill half way with water. Bring to a boil and add the beans. Boil for 10 minutes. Drain beans in a colander and run cold water through them. Set aside.

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   Cut the bacon into 1 inch lengths. Put half of the bacon on the bottom of a 2 1/2 quart casserole dish (needs lid). Add the onion. Put beans in the casserole. Put the remaining bacon on top of the beans.

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   Mix the sugar, molasses, mustard, salt and pepper with 3 cups of hot water and pour over the beans. Cover the casserole with the lid and place in preheated oven.

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   Bake for 6 hours. Check the casserole periodically to check the amount of liquid. Add water to the beans slowly as needed to keep them moist; do not flood them.

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   Remove the casserole from the oven and serve.

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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