CLASSIC BOSTON BAKED BEANS

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Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Ingredients     Meat & Poultry     Pork Recipes

Number Of Ingredients 11

2 pounds dried pinto or navy beans
1 large onion (about 1 pound), peeled, halved and sliced
4 canned plum tomatoes, seeded and crushed
2 dried bay leaves
1 tablespoon plus 1 teaspoon dry mustard
12 whole cloves
1/2 cup packed dark-brown sugar
1 tablespoon plus 1 teaspoon coarse salt, plus more for serving
1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper, plus more for serving
1/2 cup unsulphured molasses
12 ounces salt pork, sliced

Steps:

  • Soak beans in cold water to cover overnight in a large bowl. Drain in a colander.
  • Heat oven to 300 degrees. Arrange onions in the bottom of a bean pot or Dutch oven. Top, working in order, beginning with tomatoes, and continuing with bay leaves, dry mustard, cloves, brown sugar, and salt and pepper. Add soaked beans and pour over molasses. Top evenly with salt pork. Add 5 cups water and cover.
  • Transfer to oven and bake, without stirring, until the beans are tender and the liquid has thickened, about 6 hours. Check the beans every 45 minutes, adding hot water, if necessary, to keep beans slightly soupy at all times. Remove from oven, and adjust seasoning with salt and pepper, if necessary, before serving.

Limon Hasan
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I love that this recipe is so versatile. I can add different ingredients to change up the flavor.


WEPLANT YOUENJOY
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These beans are the perfect side dish for any holiday meal.


silas uchenna
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I've been making this recipe for years, and it's always a family favorite. The beans are always tender and flavorful, and the sauce is always thick and rich.


Basmati Devi
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This is a great recipe for a potluck or party. It's easy to make, and it's always a hit.


Diego Vickers
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I'm not a big fan of baked beans, but I loved this recipe. The beans were tender and flavorful, and the sauce was delicious.


Jacob Hogan
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These beans are the perfect comfort food. They're hearty, flavorful, and so satisfying.


Rana Raj
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I've made this recipe several times, and it's always a hit. The beans are always tender and flavorful, and the sauce is always thick and rich.


Loken Panday
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I love that this recipe uses simple, everyday ingredients. It's so easy to make, and it always turns out great.


Suzy Sousley
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These beans are the perfect side dish for any summer cookout.


Akiram Kayz
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I made these beans for a cookout, and they were a huge hit. Everyone raved about how delicious they were.


sapna islam
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This is my go-to recipe for Boston Baked Beans. It's always a crowd-pleaser.


Wilmot Asua
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I've never been a big fan of baked beans, but this recipe changed my mind. These beans were so good, I ate two helpings!


Muhammad GAMER
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I made this recipe exactly as written, and it turned out perfectly. The beans were tender and flavorful, and the sauce was thick and rich. I will definitely be making this again!


Ihedoro Miracle Freeman Obirinonuchukwu
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These beans were a hit at our last potluck. Everyone loved them!


mohashin miah
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I've been making Boston Baked Beans for years, and this recipe is the best I've ever tried. The beans are perfectly cooked, and the sauce is flavorful and delicious. I highly recommend this recipe!