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Boston Baked Beans Recipe

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Ingredients:  
Ingredients:  
2 cups dry navy or great northern beans
1 1/2 qts. water
2 tsp. salt
1/3 cup brown sugar
1 tsp. dry mustard
1/4 cup molasses
1/4 cup salt pork
1 medium onion, chopped
Directions:
Directions:
Rinse beans. Place in large saucepan with the water and bring to a boil. Simmer 2 minutes; remove from heat and cover. Let stand for 1 hour. Add 1 tsp. salt to beans and water; cover and simmer till tender, about 1 hour. Drain, reserving liquid. Measure 1 3/4 cups bean liquid, adding water if needed. Combine with the next four ingredients.
Cut salt pork in half; score one half. Set aside. Cut the other half in thin slices.

In 2 -quart crock pot or casserole, alternate layers of beans, onions, pork and sugar mixture. Repeat. Top with scored salt pork. Cover and bake at 300º for 5 - 7 hours. Add more liquid if needed.
Number Of Servings:
Number Of Servings:
8-10
Personal Notes:
Personal Notes:
This is another family tradition. The beans are great served on Christmas Eve with sausage and sweet chili sauce. Of course, when we moved to Texas we added tamales to the meal.

 

 

 

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