Sunday, September 12, 2010

Boston Baked Beans

A bean pot is something I've been meaning to get for a long time; but you don't need one to make baked beans. A slow cooker works just fine.

1lb Navy beans
1/2 C molasses
3/4 C dark brown sugar
2 T maple syrup
2 T tomato paste
1/4 C cider vinegar
1/2 t salt
1/2 t baking soda
1 Medium onion sliced
1/4lb salt pork cubed

In a stock pot cover beans with 2" of water and 1/2 t baking soda. Parboil for 10 minutes. Drain, reserving 2 cups of the liquid. Combine beans and remaining ingredients in a slow cooker and set on high for 4 hours (or cook on low 8-10 hours).