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4.5 from 36 votes

Boston Baked Beans

This delightful recipe is easy to follow and perfect for any occasion.

Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
2 hrs 10 mins
Total Time
2 hrs 40 mins
Servings: 6 servings
Calories: 461 kcal
Course: Side Dish
Cuisine: American

Ingredients

  • 1 pound dried navy beans about 2 cups, picked over and rinsed
  • 1 tablespoon baking soda
  • 6 ounces Bacon chopped
  • 1 yellow onion chopped fine
  • 3 cups water
  • 4 tablespoons packed dark brown sugar
  • ¼ cup plus 1 tablespoon molasses
  • 2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce 
  • 1 tablespoon plus 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • ¼ teaspoon pepper
  • 1 teaspoon cider vinegar

Instructions

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  1. Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F, positioning an oven rack in the center. In a large Dutch oven or pot, bring 3 quarts water, beans and baking soda to a boil. Reduce the heat to medium-high and simmer vigorously for 20 minutes. Drain the beans in a colander. Rinse the beans and set aside. Rinse the pot and return it to the stovetop.
  2. Heat the pot over medium heat and add the chopped bacon, stirring occasionally, until browned, about 6-8 minutes. Add the onion and cook until the onion is softened and translucent, about 5 minutes. Drain off bacon grease, if desired. Stir in the 3 cups water (use 4 1/2 cups if using a heavy cast-iron pot), rinsed beans, sugar, 1/4 cup molasses, Worcestershire, 1 tablespoon mustard, vinegar, 1 teaspoon salt and 1/4 teaspoon pepper and bring the mixture to a boil. Cover, transfer to the oven and cook until the beans are tender, about 1 1/2 hours.
  3. Remove the lid and continue to bake the beans until they are completely tender, about 30 minutes. Stir in the remaining 1 tablespoon molasses and remaining 1 teaspoon mustard. Season with salt and pepper to taste. Serve.

Notes

  • Liquid: because liquid evaporates faster in the oven in heavy cast-iron Dutch ovens than in lighter pots, add an additional 1 1/2 cups water before cooking the beans in the oven if you are using a cast-iron Dutch oven.

Nutrition Information

Serving 1 Serving Calories 461kcal (23%) Carbohydrates 69g (23%) Protein 21g (42%) Fat 12g (18%) Saturated Fat 4g (20%) Cholesterol 19mg (6%) Sodium 1208mg (50%) Fiber 19g (76%) Sugar 23g (46%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 6servings

Amount Per Serving

Calories 461

% Daily Value*

Serving 1 Serving
Calories 461kcal 23%
Carbohydrates 69g 23%
Protein 21g 42%
Fat 12g 18%
Saturated Fat 4g 20%
Cholesterol 19mg 6%
Sodium 1208mg 50%
Fiber 19g 76%
Sugar 23g 46%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.