Boston Baked Beans

A classic Boston Baked Beans recipe that combines navy beans, molasses, and savory spices for a hearty and flavorful dish. Perfect for a comforting meal in the suburbs!

Ingredients:

• 2 cups navy beans
• 1/2 cup molasses
• 1/3 cup brown sugar
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
• 1/4 teaspoon dry mustard
• 1/2 cup ketchup
• 1 onion, finely chopped
• 1/2 pound salt pork, cut into small cubes

Instructions:

Rinse and soak the navy beans overnight in cold water

Preheat oven to 325F 165C

In a mixing bowl, combine molasses, brown sugar, salt, black pepper, dry mustard, and ketchup to make the sauce

Drain and rinse the soaked beans

Place them in a large baking dish or bean pot

Add the chopped onion and salt pork to the beans

Pour the sauce over the beans, ensuring they are well coated

Cover the dish with a lid or aluminum foil

Bake in the preheated oven for 4-5 hours, stirring occasionally

Remove the cover during the last hour of baking to allow the top to brown

Beans are done when they are tender and the sauce has thickened

Serve hot and enjoy your delicious Boston Baked Beans!