Boston Baked Beans Recipe

The summer BBQ season is underway (even though the weather isn't co-operating this week) so we have found this terrific side dish for your next American-style barbecue. Enjoy!

INGREDIENTS

2 cups dry haricot beans, soaked overnight

250g streaky bacon

1 medium onion, diced

½ cup ketchup

3 tablespoons molasses

¼ cup brown sugar

1 tablespoon Worcestershire Sauce

2 teaspoons salt

¼ teaspoon ground black pepper

¼ teaspoon dry mustard

METHOD

1.    Transfer soaked navy beans and soaking water to a saucepan.

2.    Bring to a boil. Reduce heat and simmer until nearly tender, approximately 1 to 2 hours. Drain and reserve the cooking liquid.

3.    Preheat the oven to 325 degrees F (165 degrees C).

4.    Arrange 1/2 of the beans in the bottom of a 2-quart casserole dish. Place 1/2 of the bacon strips over the beans and sprinkle 1/2 of the onions over top. Repeat layers once more.

5.    Combine ketchup, molasses, brown sugar, Worcestershire sauce, salt, pepper, and dry mustard in a large saucepan over medium heat; bring to a boil.

6.    Pour sauce over the beans. Pour in just enough reserved cooking liquid to cover the beans. Cover the casserole dish with a lid or aluminium foil.

7.    Bake in the preheated oven for 1 1/2 hours. Remove the lid and continue to cook, checking every 1/2 hour or so and adding more cooking liquid if necessary to prevent the beans from getting too dry, until beans are soft and tender, 1 1/2 to 2 1/2 more hours.

8.    Serve hot and enjoy!

Recipe originally found here: https://www.allrecipes.com/recipe/18255/boston-baked-beans/