How to Make Boston Baked Beans | Allrecipes.com

Soak 2 cups of navy beans overnight in cold water, covering them loosely with a plate or plastic wrap.

The next day, simmer the beans in their soaking water for 1 to 2 hours until they're just tender.

Drain the beans and preserve the cooking liquid.

Chop an onion.

Preheat the oven to 325 degrees.

Place half the cooked beans in the bottom of a 2-quart bean pot or casserole dish.

Layer the beans with strips of uncooked bacon and a layer of chopped onion.

Layer the rest of the beans over the top of the bacon and onion.

Add another layer of uncooked bacon and another layer of chopped onion.

In a large saucepan over medium heat, combine 3 tablespoons of molasses, 2 teaspoons of salt, 1/4 teaspoon of ground black pepper, 1/4 teaspoon of dry mustard, 1/2 cup of ketchup, 1 tablespoon of Worcestershire sauce, and 1/4 cup of brown sugar.

Bring the mixture to a boil, stirring it well.

Pour the mixture over the beans.

Use the reserved cooking liquid from the beans to ensure the beans are just covered.

Bake the beans covered for 3 to 4 hours.

Halfway through the baking process, uncover the beans and add more liquid if needed to keep the beans from drying out.

Cover them up again and finish the baking.

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