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Boston Baked Beans

Name: Boston Baked Beans
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 4 h 10 min
Total time: 4 h 20 min
Yield: 6
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 2 cups dry navy beans, soaked overnight; 1/2 lb uncooked bacon strips; 1 medium onion, diced; 1/2 cup ketchup; 3 tbsp molasses; 1/4 cup brown sugar; 1 tbsp Worcestershire sauce; 2 tsp salt; 1/4 tsp ground black pepper; 1/4 tsp dry mustard

Molasses and brown sugar create a rich, caramelized glaze that transforms humble navy beans into something deeply satisfying, while bacon and Worcestershire add savory depth. Slow-cooked for hours until tender and jammy, this classic pairs perfectly with grilled meats. A true crowd-pleaser for barbecues and holiday gatherings.

Prep

10 minutes

Cook

4 hours 10 minutes

Total

4 hours 20 minutes

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1
Transfer soaked navy beans and soaking water to a saucepan. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer until nearly tender, approximately 1 to 2 hours. Drain and reserve the cooking liquid.
2
Preheat the oven to 325°F (165°C).
3
Arrange half of the beans in the bottom of a 2-quart casserole dish. Place half of the bacon strips over the beans and sprinkle half of the onions over top. Repeat layers once more.
4
Combine ketchup, molasses, brown sugar, Worcestershire sauce, salt, pepper, and dry mustard in a large saucepan over medium heat. Bring to a boil.
5
Pour sauce over the beans. Pour in just enough reserved cooking liquid to cover the beans. Cover the casserole dish with a lid or aluminum foil.
6
Bake in the preheated oven for 1 1/2 hours. Remove the lid and continue to cook, checking every 30 minutes and adding more cooking liquid if necessary to prevent the beans from getting too dry, until the beans are soft and tender, 1 1/2 to 2 1/2 more hours.

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Boston Baked Beans

Prep

10 minutes

Cook

4 hours 10 minutes

Total

4 hours 20 minutes

Serves

Jump to recipe

Ingredients

Units

Instructions

1
Transfer soaked navy beans and soaking water to a saucepan. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer until nearly tender, approximately 1 to 2 hours. Drain and reserve the cooking liquid.
2
Preheat the oven to 325°F (165°C).
3
Arrange half of the beans in the bottom of a 2-quart casserole dish. Place half of the bacon strips over the beans and sprinkle half of the onions over top. Repeat layers once more.
4
Combine ketchup, molasses, brown sugar, Worcestershire sauce, salt, pepper, and dry mustard in a large saucepan over medium heat. Bring to a boil.
5
Pour sauce over the beans. Pour in just enough reserved cooking liquid to cover the beans. Cover the casserole dish with a lid or aluminum foil.
6
Bake in the preheated oven for 1 1/2 hours. Remove the lid and continue to cook, checking every 30 minutes and adding more cooking liquid if necessary to prevent the beans from getting too dry, until the beans are soft and tender, 1 1/2 to 2 1/2 more hours.

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