Classic Durgin-Park Boston Baked Beans

Preheat the oven.

Soak navy beans overnight in water.

Place soaked navy beans in a bean pot.

Add salt pork to the bean pot.

Add 1/2 onion to the bean pot.

Pour in enough water to cover the beans.

Add molasses and brown sugar to the pot.

Cover the bean pot and place it in the oven.

Cook the beans for a total of 6 hours, checking periodically.

Add more water as needed to keep beans moist during cooking.

Stir the beans occasionally to ensure even cooking and color.

After 4 hours, check the beans and stir them.

Remove the onion and salt pork before serving.

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