Description
This classic recipe for Boston Baked Beans brings the authentic taste of New England right to your kitchen. Enjoy the rich, sweet, and savory flavors of slow-cooked beans.
Ingredients
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- 2 cups dry navy beans, soaked overnight
- ½ pound uncooked bacon strips
- 1 medium onion, diced
- ½ cup ketchup
- 3 tablespoons molasses
- ¼ cup brown sugar
- 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
- 2 teaspoons salt
- ¼ teaspoon ground black pepper
- ¼ teaspoon dry mustard
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 300°F (150°C).
- Drain and rinse the soaked navy beans.
- In a large pot, cover beans with water and bring to a boil. Simmer until tender, about 1 hour.
- In a skillet, cook bacon until crisp. Remove and set aside, leaving the drippings.
- Sauté diced onion in bacon drippings until translucent.
- In a large baking dish, combine beans, bacon, sautéed onion, ketchup, molasses, brown sugar, Worcestershire sauce, salt, pepper, and dry mustard.
- Add enough water to just cover the beans.
- Cover and bake for 3-4 hours, stirring occasionally and adding water if needed.
- Remove cover during the last hour to allow beans to brown.
Notes
- Soaking beans overnight reduces cooking time and helps with digestion.
- Adjust sweetness or spice to taste.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes (plus soaking time)
- Cook Time: 4 hours
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 310
- Sugar: 15g
- Sodium: 680mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 7g
- Protein: 12g
- Cholesterol: 15mg
Keywords: Boston Baked Beans