Boston Baked Beans
Experience the comforting taste of tradition with this classic Boston Baked Beans recipe, a quintessential New England dish that's perfect for any gathering or cozy dinner. Made with tender dried navy beans, rich molasses, and a hint of smoky salt pork, this dish boasts a deep, caramelized flavor that’s both sweet and savory. Slowly baked to perfection over 6 to 8 hours, the beans absorb all the robust flavors of the aromatic onion, brown sugar, dry mustard, and a subtle touch of pepper. Ideal for make-ahead meals, this hearty side dish pairs beautifully with barbecued meats, freshly baked cornbread, or served simply on its own. Whether you're mastering slow-cooked recipes or exploring authentic American cuisine, these Boston Baked Beans offer a timeless taste of home-cooked comfort.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 450 grams dried navy beans
- 100 grams salt pork
- 1 large, diced onion
- 960 milliliters water
- 160 milliliters molasses
- 50 grams brown sugar
- 1 teaspoon dry mustard
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 0.5 teaspoon black pepper
- 0.5 teaspoon baking soda
Instructions
Rinse and sort the navy beans, removing any debris. Place them in a large bowl, cover with water, and soak overnight.
Drain and rinse the beans. Place them in a large saucepan and cover with fresh water. Add the baking soda. Bring to a boil over medium-high heat and boil for 10 minutes.
Preheat your oven to 150°C (300°F).
Drain the beans, reserving the cooking liquid.
In a large oven-proof pot or Dutch oven, layer the beans with the diced onion and pieces of salt pork.
In a medium bowl, mix together the molasses, brown sugar, dry mustard, salt, and black pepper. Add the reserved bean cooking liquid to the molasses mixture until you have about 960 ml of liquid in total. Stir well to combine.
Pour the molasses mixture over the beans in the pot. If necessary, add more water to cover the beans.
Cover the pot and bake in the preheated oven for about 6 to 8 hours. Check the beans every couple of hours, adding more water if they appear too dry.
Once the beans are tender and the sauce is thick, remove the cover for the last 30 minutes of baking to allow the sauce to thicken further if desired.
Remove from the oven and let cool slightly before serving. Enjoy your homemade Boston Baked Beans!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
2937 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 58.2 g | 75% | |
| Saturated Fat | 21.5 g | 108% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.1 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 70 mg | 23% | |
| Sodium | 5142 mg | 224% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 506.0 g | 184% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 72.4 g | 259% | |
| Total Sugars | 229.2 g | ||
| Protein | 113.8 g | 228% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 1270 mg | 98% | |
| Iron | 35.7 mg | 198% | |
| Potassium | 10019 mg | 213% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
