Sunday, January 22, 2012


  • Beans Baked Boston Style

  • 1 pound dried pinto beans (2 1/4 cups)
  • 12 bacon slices (about 8 ounces), cut into 1/2-inch pieces
  • 8 cups water
  • 1 1/3 cups chopped onion
  • 1 cup ketchup
  • 1/3 cup pure maple syrup
  • 1/4 cup apple cider vinegar
  • 1/4 cup dry mustard
  • 2 tablespoons mild-flavored (light) molasses
  • 2 bay leaves
  • 1 1/2 tablespoons finely chopped garlic
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon ground pepper

  • Place beans in large bowl. Add enough water to cover by 3 inches. Let stand overnight. Drain beans; set aside.

    Preheat oven to 350°F. Cook bacon in heavy large pot until crisp, about 8 minutes. Add beans and all remaining ingredients to pot. Bring to boil.

    Transfer pot to oven. Bake uncovered until beans are tender and liquid thickens, stirring occasionally, about 4 hours. (Can be made 1 day ahead. Cover and chill. Bring beans to simmer before serving.)

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