Boston Baked Beans
Traditional Boston Baked Beans with a sweet and savory flavor profile, perfect for family gatherings and barbecues.
- Prep Time: 720 minutes
- Cook Time: 390 minutes
- Total Time: 1110 minutes
- Yield: 6-8 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Simmering
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Omnivore
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups dried navy beans
- 6 cups water
- 1/2 pound salt pork, diced
- 1/2 cup molasses
- 1/4 cup brown sugar
- 1 large onion, chopped
- 1 teaspoon dry mustard
- 2 teaspoons salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar
Instructions
- Soak the beans overnight in water.
- Drain and rinse the soaked beans to remove excess starch.
- Place the beans in a pot with 6 cups of fresh water. Add diced salt pork, molasses, brown sugar, chopped onion, dry mustard, salt, black pepper, and apple cider vinegar.
- Bring the pot to a boil over medium-high heat.
- Reduce the heat and let the mixture simmer gently for about 6 hours, stirring occasionally.
- Remove from heat and let sit for a few minutes before serving.
Notes
Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to 5 days or freeze for up to 3 months. For a vegetarian version, consider using smoked paprika or liquid smoke.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 275
- Sugar: 9g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 52g
- Fiber: 10g
- Protein: 12g
- Cholesterol: 30mg