Boston Baked Beans

This is the real deal-beans baked slowly with molasses until they turn a deep mahogany brown. The addition of smoky bacon and a kick of mustard balances the sweetness for a rich, savory side.

Boston Baked Beans

This is the real deal-beans baked slowly with molasses until they turn a deep mahogany brown. The addition of smoky bacon and a kick of mustard balances the sweetness for a rich, savory side.

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Prep Time 15 minutes mins

Cook Time 25 minutes mins

Total Time 40 minutes mins

Servings: 6 servings

Course: Side Dish

Ingredients Equipment Method

Ingredients

  

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Main Ingredients

• Beans: 3 cans 14oz Great Northern or Cannellini beans (undrained)
• Meat: 10oz thick-cut smoked bacon chopped
• Sauce: 1.5 cups molasses 1/4 cup cider vinegar, 2 tsp mustard powder, 1 tsp paprika, 1 tsp garlic powder
• Veg: 1 onion diced, 3 garlic cloves

Equipment

• Heavy oven-proof pot
• Knife

Method

 

Instructions

1. Fry chopped bacon in a heavy pot until fat renders. Remove bacon.
2. Layer beans (with their liquid), onion, garlic, and cooked bacon in the pot.
3. Whisk molasses, vinegar, and spices together; pour over the beans.
4. Bake uncovered at 325 degrees F (160 degrees C) for 2.5 hours until thick and sticky.
5. Garnish with parsley and serve hot.

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