Best 8 Low N Slow Boston Baked Beans Recipes

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Title: Indulge in the Classic New England Flavor: A Culinary Journey into Boston Baked Beans

Dive into the comforting embrace of Boston baked beans, a quintessential New England dish that has captured hearts and taste buds for generations. This hearty and delectable dish is a symphony of flavors, featuring succulent beans slow-cooked in a sweet and savory sauce, perfectly complemented by smoky bacon and a hint of molasses. Boston baked beans are not only a culinary delight but also a testament to the region's rich history and culinary traditions.

Our collection of recipes offers a diverse range of interpretations of this classic dish, ensuring that every palate finds its perfect match. From traditional recipes that stay true to the original to creative variations that add a modern twist, there's a recipe here for every home cook and adventurous foodie.

Start your culinary journey with our Classic Boston Baked Beans recipe, a straightforward yet satisfying rendition that showcases the dish's core flavors. If you prefer a smoky and tangy twist, try our BBQ Baked Beans recipe, which infuses the beans with a delicious smoky flavor and a touch of sweetness from brown sugar.

For those who love a spicy kick, our Spicy Baked Beans recipe is sure to tantalize your taste buds with its fiery blend of chili peppers and cumin. And for a vegetarian take on this classic, our Vegetarian Baked Beans recipe offers a hearty and flavorful alternative, packed with wholesome vegetables and a rich tomato sauce.

No matter which recipe you choose, Boston baked beans are sure to become a staple in your culinary repertoire. Serve them as a hearty side dish at your next family gathering, or enjoy them as a cozy and comforting meal on a cold winter day. Let the sweet, savory, and smoky flavors of Boston baked beans transport you to the heart of New England's culinary heritage.

Here are our top 8 tried and tested recipes!

LOW-N-SLOW BOSTON BAKED BEANS



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The beans can be made ahead. After cooking, cool them to room temp and refrigerate in an airtight container for up to 4 days. Note: It is NOT NECESSARY to soak the beans before using in this recipe; hence the long cooking time. Do not use old dried beans for this recipe.

Provided by Tracy K

Categories     Beans

Time 5h30m

Yield 8-10 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 10

4 ounces salt pork, trimmed of rind and cut into 1/2 pieces 2 ounces bacon, cut into 1/4 pieces (about 2 slices)
1 medium onion, chopped fine
1/2 cup mild molasses, plus
1 tablespoon mild molasses
1 1/2 tablespoons brown mustard
1 lb small dried white bean, rinsed and picked over (but NOT SOAKED or boiled at all... just dry beans)
9 cups water
salt
1 teaspoon cider vinegar
ground black pepper

Steps:

  • Adjust oven rack to lower-middle position; heat oven to 300 degrees.
  • Add salt pork and bacon to 8-quart Dutch oven; cook over medium heat, stirring occasionally, until lightly browned and most fat is rendered, about 7 minutes.
  • Add onion and continue to cook stirring occasionally, until onion is softened, about 8 minutes.
  • Add 1/2 cup molasses, mustard, beans, 1 1/4 teaspoons salt, and 9 cups water; increase heat to medium-high and bring to boil; cover pot and set in oven.
  • Bake until beans are tender, about 4 hours, stirring once after 2 hours.
  • Remove lid and continue to bake until liquid has thickened to syrupy consistency, 1 to 1 1/2 hours longer.
  • Remove beans from oven; stir in remaining tablespoon of molasses, vinegar, and additional salt and pepper to taste.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 369.1, Fat 11.9, SaturatedFat 4.3, Cholesterol 12.2, Sodium 221.6, Carbohydrate 53.1, Fiber 8.9, Sugar 14.9, Protein 14.1

BOSTON BAKED BEANS



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A wonderful old-fashioned baked bean flavor. This recipe has served by family for 29 years and originally came from my mother-in-law. It tastes great served with fresh cornbread or biscuits and honey. Although you need to allow time for soaking and simmering the beans, this recipe is still quite easy.

Provided by AJRHODES3

Categories     Side Dish     Beans and Peas     Baked Bean Recipes

Time 5h

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 10

2 cups navy beans
½ pound bacon
1 onion, finely diced
3 tablespoons molasses
2 teaspoons salt
¼ teaspoon ground black pepper
¼ teaspoon dry mustard
½ cup ketchup
1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
¼ cup brown sugar

Steps:

  • Soak beans overnight in cold water. Simmer the beans in the same water until tender, approximately 1 to 2 hours. Drain and reserve the liquid.
  • Preheat oven to 325 degrees F (165 degrees C).
  • Arrange the beans in a 2 quart bean pot or casserole dish by placing a portion of the beans in the bottom of dish, and layering them with bacon and onion.
  • In a saucepan, combine molasses, salt, pepper, dry mustard, ketchup, Worcestershire sauce and brown sugar. Bring the mixture to a boil and pour over beans. Pour in just enough of the reserved bean water to cover the beans. Cover the dish with a lid or aluminum foil.
  • Bake for 3 to 4 hours in the preheated oven, until beans are tender. Remove the lid about halfway through cooking, and add more liquid if necessary to prevent the beans from getting too dry.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 382.2 calories, Carbohydrate 63.1 g, Cholesterol 13.6 mg, Fat 6.3 g, Fiber 17.3 g, Protein 20.7 g, SaturatedFat 1.8 g, Sodium 1320.3 mg, Sugar 19.7 g

BOSTON BAKED BEANS



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Simmered in molasses, these slow-cooker Boston baked beans are perfect to take to your next potluck. The sauce is sweet, dark and rich and they complement anything you serve with them.-Darlene Duncan, Langhorne, Pennsylvania

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Side Dishes

Time 8h10m

Yield 10 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 pound dried navy beans
6 cups water, divided
1/4 pound diced salt pork or 6 bacon strips, cooked and crumbled
1 large onion, chopped
1/2 cup packed brown sugar
1/2 cup molasses
1/4 cup sugar
1 teaspoon ground mustard
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon ground cloves
1/2 teaspoon pepper

Steps:

  • Sort beans and rinse in cold water. Place beans in a 3- or 4-qt. slow cooker; add 4 cups water. Cover and let stand overnight., Drain and rinse beans, discarding liquid. Return beans to slow cooker; add salt pork., In a small bowl, combine the onion, brown sugar, molasses, sugar, mustard, salt, cloves, pepper and remaining water. Pour mixture over beans; stir to combine., Cover and cook on low for 10-12 hours or until beans are tender.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 331 calories, Fat 6g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 12mg cholesterol, Sodium 511mg sodium, Carbohydrate 58g carbohydrate (27g sugars, Fiber 7g fiber), Protein 13g protein.

BOSTON BAKED BEANS



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Canned baked beans are seasoned with onion, coffee, honey and mustard then slow-baked in the oven for rich, hearty flavor.

Provided by My Food and Family

Categories     Home

Time 1h10m

Yield Makes 8 servings, about 2/3 cup each.

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 tsp. oil
1 medium onion, chopped
2 cans (16 oz. each) baked beans
1/2 cup brewed MAXWELL HOUSE Coffee
1/4 cup honey
1/2 tsp. dry mustard
1/4 tsp. black pepper

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350°F. Heat oil in large skillet on medium heat. Add onion; cook and stir until tender.
  • Place onions in 1-1/2-quart casserole dish or bean pot. Add remaining ingredients; mix well.
  • Bake 45 minutes to 1 hour or until liquid is almost completely absorbed and bean mixture is heated through.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 150, Fat 1 g, SaturatedFat 0 g, TransFat 0 g, Cholesterol 0 mg, Sodium 450 mg, Carbohydrate 0 g, Fiber 6 g, Sugar 0 g, Protein 6 g

SLOW-COOKED BAKED BEANS



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I could not find a baked beans recipe that everyone liked. So I started putting a few different ones together and I came up with this.

Provided by Jaeme

Categories     Side Dish     Beans and Peas     Baked Bean Recipes

Time 16h10m

Yield 12

Number Of Ingredients 12

3 cups dried navy beans
water, to cover
1 ½ cups ketchup
½ pound fully cooked ham
1 ½ cups water
½ cup brown sugar
¼ cup molasses
1 ½ tablespoons onion powder
1 tablespoon dry mustard
1 tablespoon salt
1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
¼ teaspoon ground black pepper

Steps:

  • Place beans in a large pot and cover with plenty of water. Cover pot with a lid and soak beans for 8 hours or overnight. Drain and fill pot with fresh water.
  • Cook beans over medium heat until tender, about 1 hour. Drain beans, reserving the water for later use.
  • Place beans, ketchup, ham, 1 1/2 cup water, brown sugar, molasses, onion powder, mustard, salt, Worcestershire sauce, black pepper, and 1 cup reserved bean water in a slow cooker. Add more bean water as needed if beans get too dry.
  • Cook on Low for 7 to 9 hours.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 301.8 calories, Carbohydrate 51.3 g, Cholesterol 10.6 mg, Fat 4.7 g, Fiber 12.9 g, Protein 16 g, SaturatedFat 1.3 g, Sodium 1185.3 mg, Sugar 18.9 g

SAUCY BOSTON BAKED BEANS



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This is another recipe passed down from my mom. We often make this for large get togethers or BBQs. When we have guests for over for a BBQ, we are often asked - IS THERE BEANS? It is always a hit.

Provided by Shannon 24

Categories     Beans

Time 10h15m

Yield 12 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 9

2 cups dried navy beans, soak overnight
1/2 lb bacon, uncooked and chopped
1 onion, chopped
4 tablespoons molasses
3 tablespoons ketchup
1/3 cup brown sugar
1/2 teaspoon dry mustard
salt
pepper

Steps:

  • Soak beans in water overnight.
  • Mix together all ingredients in slow cooker.
  • Add water to cover.
  • Check frequently.
  • Cook on high for about 8 hours.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 253.7, Fat 9.1, SaturatedFat 2.9, Cholesterol 12.8, Sodium 205.5, Carbohydrate 34, Fiber 8.6, Sugar 12.2, Protein 10.1

CROCK POT BOSTON BAKED BEANS



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Easy,delicious old fashioned baked beans. No need to soak overnight. Cook on low in the crockpot overnight and they come out perfect everytime. Only add water if needed otherwise they will come out too wet. The longer they cook the beter they taste.

Provided by Grammy Irene

Categories     Beans

Time 10h10m

Yield 6-8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 lb white beans (great northern)
8 ounces salt pork (sliced)
1 medium onion (chopped)
1/2 cup brown sugar
1/2 cup molasses
1 tablespoon yellow mustard
5 -6 cups water

Steps:

  • In crockpot, stir together, beans, chopped onion, sugar, molasses and mustard. Add salt pork and 5 cups water.
  • Cook on high for 4 hours, change to low and cook until dark brown and beans are tender. Stir occasionally. Add water if the beans begin to look dry and are still uncooked. I cook overnight on low and the beans are usually done in the morning. I don't remember the exact amount of salt pork but I usually buy the square package of Hormel.

SLOW-COOKED BOSTON BEANS



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These slow-cooked beans have a little more zip than usual Boston baked beans, and the rum helps lighten the flavor. -Anne Sheehy, Lawrence, Massachusetts

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Side Dishes

Time 9h10m

Yield 8 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 pound dried navy beans
1/4 pound sliced salt pork belly or bacon strips, chopped
1-1/2 cups water
1 medium onion, chopped
1/2 cup molasses
1/3 cup packed brown sugar
1/3 cup rum or unsweetened apple juice
2 teaspoons ground mustard
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon pepper

Steps:

  • Sort beans and rinse in cold water. Place beans in a large bowl; add water to cover by 2 in. Let stand, covered, overnight., Drain and rinse beans, discarding liquid. Transfer beans to a greased 3-qt. slow cooker; add salt pork. In a small bowl, combine remaining ingredients. Stir into slow cooker., Cook, covered, on low 9-11 hours or until beans are tender. Freeze option: Freeze cooled beans in freezer containers. To use, partially thaw in refrigerator overnight. Heat through in a saucepan, stirring occasionally and adding a little water or broth if necessary.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 391 calories, Fat 9g fat (3g saturated fat), Cholesterol 8mg cholesterol, Sodium 675mg sodium, Carbohydrate 60g carbohydrate (27g sugars, Fiber 9g fiber), Protein 14g protein.

Tips for Making Boston Baked Beans:

  • Use dried navy beans for the best texture and flavor.
  • Soak the beans overnight before cooking to reduce cooking time.
  • Use a variety of molasses, brown sugar, and maple syrup for a rich, complex flavor.
  • Add a little bit of bacon or ham for a smoky flavor.
  • Cook the beans low and slow for at least 6 hours, or overnight, for the best flavor.
  • Serve the beans with cornbread, biscuits, or mashed potatoes.

Conclusion:

Boston baked beans are a classic New England dish that is perfect for a potluck, picnic, or family dinner. They are easy to make and can be tailored to your own taste preferences. With a little planning, you can make a delicious batch of Boston baked beans that will be enjoyed by everyone.

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