Authentic Boston Beans Recipe

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WEBAug 10, 2021 · Bring on the comfort with this hearty Boston Baked Beans recipe. Made with salt pork, bacon, molasses, and beans this …

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1. Adjust oven rack to lower-middle position; preheat oven to 300 degrees F.
2. Add salt pork and bacon to a large Dutch oven (at least 7 quarts); cook over medium heat, stirring occasionally, until lightly browned and most fat is rendered, about 7 minutes. Add onion and continue to cook, stirring occasionally, until onion is softened, about 8 minutes.
3. Add ½ cup molasses, brown sugar, mustard, beans, 1¼ teaspoons salt, and 9 cups water; increase heat to medium-high and bring to boil. Cover pot and set in oven. Bake until beans are tender, about 4 hours, stirring once after 2 hours.
4. Remove lid and continue to bake until liquid has thickened to syrupy consistency, 1 to 1½ hours longer. Remove beans from oven; stir in remaining tablespoon of molasses, vinegar, and additional salt and pepper to taste. Serve. (You can make the beans ahead of time, letting them cool to room temperature, and then storing in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 4 days.)

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Authentic Boston Baked Beans Our Heritage of Health

WEBAug 7, 2023 · This authentic Boston baked beans recipe is adapted from a 19th century cookbook and has a nice rich, old-fashioned flavor that …

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1. The night before you plan to cook your beans, take your two cups of beans and put them in a saucepan or pot (after picking through them first quickly just to make sure there aren't any broken or shriveled ones). Pour enough water into the pan to cover the beans and let them sit over night.
2. In the morning, strain the beans and discard the water. (Since it was freezing cold outside, I ignored Fannie's instruction about throwing the water outside instead of in the sink. I'm not quite sure why she said that anyways...)
3. Give the beans a quick rinse in the strainer and then put them back in the saucepan with some fresh water. Let the beans simmer in the water for about 40 minutes. (Note: It's important not to let them go above a simmer or they could end up getting mushy.)
4. Strain the beans again and put them in whatever pot you plan to bake them in. If you want them to look truly authentic and old-fashioned, you can use a baked bean pot, or if you don't have one of those then you can use a casserole dish that will fit at least a quart or larger.

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