OLD FASHIONED NEW ENGLAND BAKED BEANS

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This is the recipe my dad use to make and I grew up with it is awesome I have given this recipe to tons of friends and family members. I DO NOT do these in a crock pot they get too mushy and watery. I always add the varation to this recipe

Provided by Leslie Borelli

Categories     Other Side Dishes

Time 11h45m

Number Of Ingredients 11

2 lb dry navy beans
1 tsp baking soda
1 medium onion-sliced
1 Tbsp salt
4 tsp apple cider vinegar
1 tsp prepared mustard
1/4 c brown sugar packed
1/2 c molasses
1/4 c tomato catsup
1/16 tsp black pepper
3/4 lb salt pork, cubed

Steps:

  • 1. Wash beans throughly and put in a 6 quart saucepan. Add enough water to come 2 inches above beans and soak overnight.
  • 2. Next morning drain, rinse, cover with cold water add the baking soda and bring to a boil. Again drain, rinse cover with cold water and bring to another boil. DO NOT DRAIN this boil.
  • 3. Put the onion and salt pork in the bottom of a bean pot or deep casserole with all the rest of the seasoning. Add the hot beans and liquid from the last boil of the beans to barely cover Bake in a very slow oven until beans are tender. Add more boiling water as liquid evaporates. Remove cover for the and bake for the last hour.
  • 4. VARATIONS: If sweeter baked beans are desired add 1/4 Cup more of both brown sugar and molasses along with seasoning. This also gives a richer brown color.

Safder Safder
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These beans were a bit too sweet for my taste, but they were still good. I think I would reduce the amount of molasses next time. Overall, a solid recipe.


Awunu Freeman
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I tried this recipe for the first time last week, and I was really impressed. The beans were perfectly cooked, and the sauce was delicious. I especially liked the addition of molasses, which gave the beans a nice sweet and tangy flavor. I will defini


Kemmy velma
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These baked beans are a New England classic, and this recipe is the real deal. I've been making them for years, and they're always a hit. The beans are tender and flavorful, and the sauce is thick and rich. I like to serve them with cornbread or brow