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Boston Baked Beans Recipe

A classic New England dish, Boston Baked Beans are slow-cooked with molasses and salt pork for a rich, savory flavor.
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Preparation Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 8 hours
Total Time: 8 hours 15 minutes
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American
Servings: 6 servings
Calories: 350 kcal

Ingredients 

Main Ingredients

  • 1 lb Navy beans dried
  • ½ lb Salt pork cut into pieces
  • 1 cup Molasses
  • ½ cup Brown sugar packed
  • 1 tablespoon Dry mustard
  • 1 teaspoon Salt
  • ½ teaspoon Black pepper
  • 4 cups Water

Instructions 

  1. 1. Soak the navy beans in water overnight.
  2. 2. Preheat your oven to 250°F (120°C).
  3. 3. Drain and rinse the beans. Place them in a Dutch oven.
  4. 4. Add the salt pork, molasses, brown sugar, dry mustard, salt, and pepper to the beans. Stir to combine.
  5. 5. Pour in the water, making sure the beans are covered.
  6. 6. Cover the Dutch oven and bake in the preheated oven for 8 hours, checking occasionally to ensure the beans are covered with water. Add more water if necessary.
  7. 7. Remove the lid for the last hour of baking to allow the beans to brown on top.
  8. 8. Serve hot.

Nutritional Value

Calories: 350kcal | Carbohydrates: 60g | Protein: 15g | Fat: 5g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Cholesterol: 10mg | Sodium: 600mg | Potassium: 800mg | Fiber: 10g | Sugar: 20g | Vitamin C: 2mg | Calcium: 100mg | Iron: 4mg

Keywords

Beans, Comfort Food
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