Boston Baked Beans Recipe

Cooking Instructions

1. 1

   Soak the Beans

   Rinse the dried navy beans under cold water. Place them in a large pot and cover with 6 cups of water. Soak overnight or for at least 8 hours.

2. 2

   Preheat Oven

   Preheat your oven to 300°F (150°C).

3. 3

   Cook the Beans

   After soaking, drain the beans and place them back in the pot. Cover with fresh water and bring to a boil. Cook for about 30 minutes, then drain again.

4. 4

   Prepare the Bacon and Onion

   In a skillet over medium heat, cook the bacon until crispy. Remove, chop, and set aside. In the same skillet, sauté the chopped onion in the bacon fat until translucent.

5. 5

   Combine Ingredients

   In a large mixing bowl, combine the cooked beans, bacon, sautéed onion, molasses, brown sugar, Dijon mustard, salt, black pepper, ground ginger, and apple cider vinegar. Stir well to combine.

6. 6

   Bake

   Transfer the bean mixture to a baking dish. Cover with foil and bake in the preheated oven for 2 to 3 hours, until the beans are tender. Remove the foil for the last 30 minutes of baking.

7. 7

   Serve

   Remove from the oven and let cool slightly before serving. Enjoy your Boston baked beans!