How to Make Boston Baked Beans | Simple DIY Canning Recipe

Soak 4 pounds of dried navy beans in water overnight in the refrigerator.

Rinse and drain the soaked beans, then add them to a pot with water about 2 inches above the beans.

Bring the pot to a boil, then reduce heat to medium-low and simmer until beans start to crack.

Brown 1 pound of bacon in an air fryer or raw if preferred.

Prepare other ingredients: 2 cups brown sugar, 6 onions, 2 cups molasses, 2 teaspoons garlic powder, 4 teaspoons salt, and 4 teaspoons mustard powder.

Drain the beans, reserving the liquid, and add the beans to a large baking dish.

Add the bacon and other prepared ingredients to the beans and stir well.

Add 8 cups of reserved bean liquid to the mixture and stir again.

Preheat the oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit.

Cover the baking dish and bake for 3 hours, stirring and checking the liquid every hour, adding more liquid if necessary.

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