Boston Baked Beans

Name: Boston Baked Beans
Ingredients: 6 c. water; 1 1/2 lb. dried navy beans (about 3 c.); 1 large onion, sliced; 1/4 lb. thinly sliced salt pork with rind; 1/4 c. packed brown sugar; 1/4 c. molasses; 1 tsp. salt; 1 tsp. dry mustard; 1/8 tsp. pepper

9 ingredients

14 steps

Ingredients

6 c. water
1 1/2 lb. dried navy beans (about 3 c.)
1 large onion, sliced
1/4 lb. thinly sliced salt pork with rind
1/4 c. packed brown sugar
1/4 c. molasses
1 tsp. salt
1 tsp. dry mustard
1/8 tsp. pepper

Directions

1

Heat water and beans to boiling in Dutch oven.
2

Boil 2 minutes; remove from heat.
3

Cover and let stand 1 hour.
4

Add enough water to cover beans if necessary.
5

Heat to boiling; reduce heat.
6

Cover and simmer 1 to 1 1/2 hours or until tender (do not boil or beans will burst).
7

Heat oven to 350°.
8

Drain beans, reserving liquid.
9

Layer beans, onion and salt pork in ungreased 4-quart bean pot, casserole or Dutch oven.
10

Mix brown sugar, molasses, salt, dry mustard, pepper and bean liquid; pour over beans.
11

Add enough water to almost cover beans.
12

Cover and bake 3 hours, stirring occasionally.
13

Uncover and bake about 30 minutes longer or until beans are desired consistency.
14

Makes 8 servings.