BOSTON BAKED BEANS
Squat, glazed ceramic bean pots lurk in cabinets all over New England. They're traditional for Boston baked beans, but enameled cast iron is faster. Beans in cast iron can be brought to a boil over a burner before the dish goes into the oven; this saves about an hour.
Provided by Pete Wells
Categories dinner, snack, one pot, side dish
Time 4h
Yield 8 to 10 servings
Number Of Ingredients 13
Steps:
- Pick through the beans for stones, rinse them thoroughly and soak in water overnight. (Leave soaking until ready to cook; you'll need the water.)
- Heat oven to 300 degrees. Place a Dutch oven, 5-quart size or larger, over low heat. Add the salt pork or bacon and fry until crisp, 12 to 15 minutes. Raise heat to medium and stir in the onion. Cook until onion is translucent, stirring occasionally, 5 to 8 minutes.
- Add the beans to the pan along with enough of the soaking liquid to cover them by 1/2 inch, adding fresh water if needed. Add the garlic cloves, molasses or maple syrup, ketchup, mustard powder, Worcestershire sauce, 1 teaspoon pepper and the thyme branch and bay leaf, if using. Stir well and bring to a boil. Cover the pot and put in oven.
- Check the liquid level in the pot every hour or so, and add hot water as needed to barely cover the beans. Cook until beans are very soft but not falling apart, 2 to 3 hours. Remove from oven. Stir in 1 teaspoon salt and 1 tablespoon vinegar; let sit at room temperature for 30 minutes, then taste a bean and some liquid, adding more salt, pepper or vinegar, if you like. Serve, or cool completely and reheat.
Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 287, UnsaturatedFat 11 grams, Carbohydrate 24 grams, Fat 19 grams, Fiber 3 grams, Protein 5 grams, SaturatedFat 7 grams, Sodium 851 milligrams, Sugar 12 grams
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Thomas Stelly
[email protected]I made this recipe in my slow cooker and it turned out perfectly. I just threw all the ingredients in the slow cooker and cooked it on low for 8 hours.
Ghazala Nazir
[email protected]I'm allergic to pork, so I used vegetarian bacon in this recipe. It worked out great!
Fiko Man
[email protected]This recipe is a great starting point, but I like to add a few extra ingredients to give it more flavor. I usually add a chopped onion, a diced green pepper, and a can of diced tomatoes.
Tanvir Hajari
[email protected]I was a little disappointed with this recipe. The beans were tough and the sauce was too sweet. I think I'll try a different recipe next time.
Ab Bhandari
[email protected]This recipe is a keeper! I've made it several times and it's always a hit. The beans are so tender and the sauce is so flavorful. I highly recommend this recipe.
Sophie Ali
[email protected]I've tried many different Boston baked bean recipes, and this one is by far the best. The beans are always tender and flavorful, and the sauce is the perfect balance of sweet and savory.
Afrin Akter
[email protected]These beans were delicious! I made them for a potluck and they were a huge hit. I will definitely be making them again.
Cecil Yarber
[email protected]I followed the recipe exactly, but my beans turned out too mushy. I think I'll cook them for a shorter amount of time next time.
Junior Mangolele
[email protected]These beans were a little too sweet for my taste, but my kids loved them.
Afam Evans
[email protected]I'm not a huge fan of beans, but these were actually really good. The molasses and brown sugar gave them a nice sweet flavor.
Somuj Miah
[email protected]These beans are the perfect side dish for any summer cookout.
Bhati Bhati
[email protected]I love that this recipe uses simple, everyday ingredients. It's perfect for a weeknight meal.
Kadiatou D Bah
[email protected]I've been making this recipe for years and it never disappoints. The beans are always tender and flavorful.
Mohammad Baloch
[email protected]These beans were a hit at our last potluck! They were so easy to make and everyone loved them.