DURGIN PARK BAKED BEANS
Back in the 80's I was in Boston and decided to eat at a restaurant called Durgin Park. Not knowing it was a legend and that the wait staff was noted for their unusual service. I loved the baked beans so much that I planned several trips later on just to eat at Durgin Park. Several years ago I stumbled across this recipe on CopyKat Recipes and have been using it ever since. No need to travel to Boston anymore. The original recipe is baked in the oven, I adapted mine to do in a crock pot (cut the ingredients in half). I have included directions for both. The result is not the traditional baked bean with a thick sauce, but Durgin Park is not a traditional restaurant. The sauce is very thin, but oh so good. Hope you enjoy.
Provided by Debby H
Categories Beans
Time 6h25m
Yield 20 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- FOR BOTH VERSIONS, soak the beans overnight in water.
- Drain, rinse and put beans in a large stockpot.
- Add enough water to cover beans along with the baking soda.
- Bring to boil.
- Reduce heat and simmer for 10 minutes.
- Drain beans and rinse.
- OVEN VERSION, preheat the oven to 300 degrees.
- Place the onion in the bottom of a 3 quart ovenproof casserole.
- Add half the bacon, add the beans and top with remaining bacon.
- Mix the sugar, molasses, mustard, salt and pepper together.
- Pour over the beans.
- Add just enough water to barely cover.
- DO NOT stir.
- Cover and bake for six hours (you may need to add a little water but be careful not to get the beans too wet).
- CROCKPOT VERSION, to fit into a 2 1/2 quart Crockpot cut ingredients in half.
- Place the onion in the bottom of the Crockpot.
- Follow with half the bacon, all the beans and the remaining bacon.
- Mix the sugar, molasses, mustard, salt and pepper together.
- Pour over the beans.
- Add just enough water to barely cover.
- DO NOT stir.
- Cover and bake for 7- 8 hours (you may need to add a little water but be careful not to get the beans too wet).
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[email protected]These beans are a great side dish for Thanksgiving dinner.
Rebecca Freeman
[email protected]I'm not sure what went wrong, but my beans turned out really mushy. I think I overcooked them.
arshad lang
[email protected]These beans are a great way to warm up on a cold winter day.
Har Lota
[email protected]I'm not a big fan of beans, but these were actually really good. I'll definitely be making them again.
Fatima Yahaya
[email protected]These beans are a great way to get your kids to eat their vegetables. They're so delicious, they won't even notice they're eating beans.
Omowumi adeola
[email protected]I love the smoky flavor of these beans. They're perfect for a backyard barbecue.
DG Nepali singer samuha
[email protected]These beans are a great way to use up leftover ham. They're also really affordable, which is a plus.
wojo khan
[email protected]The beans were a little bland. I think I'll add some more spices next time.
Everton Lewis
[email protected]These beans are a bit too sweet for my taste. I think I'll use less molasses next time.
Amanda Marie
[email protected]I followed the recipe exactly and the beans turned out perfectly. They're so creamy and flavorful.
Eathan Chipps
[email protected]These beans are a great side dish for any meal. They're also really easy to make, which is a bonus.
Ado Imran
[email protected]I wasn't sure how I would like these beans, but I was pleasantly surprised. They're really good! I'll definitely be making them again.
Roxanne Diaz
[email protected]These beans are amazing! The molasses and brown sugar give them a perfect balance of sweet and savory.
Michael Munoz
[email protected]I've been making these beans for years and they're always a family favorite. They're so easy to make and always turn out delicious.
darmi jasmine
[email protected]These beans were a hit! I served them at my last potluck and everyone raved about them. They're so flavorful and comforting, and the molasses gives them a unique sweetness that I love.