old fashioned new england baked beans

(1 RATING)
38 Pinches
Pittsfield, ME
Updated on Jul 18, 2014

This is the recipe my dad use to make and I grew up with it is awesome I have given this recipe to tons of friends and family members. I DO NOT do these in a crock pot they get too mushy and watery. I always add the varation to this recipe

prep time 2 Hr
cook time 9 Hr 45 Min
method Bake
yield 14-18 people

Ingredients

  • 2 pounds dry navy beans
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1 medium onion-sliced
  • 1 tablespoon salt
  • 4 teaspoons apple cider vinegar
  • 1 teaspoon prepared mustard
  • 1/4 cup brown sugar packed
  • 1/2 cup molasses
  • 1/4 cup tomato catsup
  • 1/16 teaspoon black pepper
  • 3/4 pound salt pork, cubed

How To Make old fashioned new england baked beans

  • Step 1
    Wash beans throughly and put in a 6 quart saucepan. Add enough water to come 2 inches above beans and soak overnight.
  • Step 2
    Next morning drain, rinse, cover with cold water add the baking soda and bring to a boil. Again drain, rinse cover with cold water and bring to another boil. DO NOT DRAIN this boil.
  • Step 3
    Put the onion and salt pork in the bottom of a bean pot or deep casserole with all the rest of the seasoning. Add the hot beans and liquid from the last boil of the beans to barely cover Bake in a very slow oven until beans are tender. Add more boiling water as liquid evaporates. Remove cover for the and bake for the last hour.
  • Step 4
    VARATIONS: If sweeter baked beans are desired add 1/4 Cup more of both brown sugar and molasses along with seasoning. This also gives a richer brown color.

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Keyword: #beans
Ingredient: Beans/Legumes
Method: Bake
Culture: American

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