How to Make Boston Baked Beans - A Step-by-Step Guide

Are you in the mood for some hearty, comforting food that will warm you up from the inside out? Look no further than a classic New England dish - Boston Baked Beans. This traditional recipe has been a staple of American cuisine for centuries, dating back to the colonial era when beans were a dietary staple for many families.

Boston Baked Beans are a delicious and savory combination of navy beans, molasses, and salt pork, slow-baked in a sweet and tangy sauce. The beans simmer in the o...

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Ingredients

  • 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

Information

  • Prep Time: 10 mins
  • Cook Time: 4 hrs 10 mins
  • Total Time: 4 hrs 20 mins
  • Servings: 6

  • Transfer soaked navy beans and soaking water to a saucepan.
  • Bring to a boil. Reduce heat and simmer until nearly tender, approximately 1 to 2 hours. Drain and reserve the cooking liquid.
  • Preheat the oven to 325 degrees F (165 degrees C).
  • Arrange 1/2 of the beans in the bottom of a 2-quart casserole dish. Place 1/2 of the bacon strips over the beans and sprinkle 1/2 of the onions over top. Repeat layers once more.
  • Combine ketchup, molasses, brown sugar, Worcestershire sauce, salt, pepper, and dry mustard in a large saucepan over medium heat; bring to a boil.
  • Pour sauce over the beans. Pour in just enough reserved cooking liquid to cover the beans. Cover the casserole dish with a lid or aluminum foil.
  • Bake in the preheated oven for 1 1/2 hours. Remove the lid and continue to cook, checking every 1/2 hour or so and adding more cooking liquid if necessary to prevent the beans from getting too dry, until beans are soft and tender, 1 1/2 to 2 1/2 more hours.
  • Serve hot and enjoy!
  • Nutrition

    382 cal.

    • Total Fat: 6g
    • Saturated Fat: 2g
    • Cholesterol: 14mg
    • Sodium: 1320mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 63g
    • Dietary Fiber: 17g
    • Total Sugars: 20g
    • Protein: 21g
    • Vitamin C: 7mg
    • Calcium: 141mg
    • Iron: 5mg
    • Potassium: 1174mg