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).

Meatloaf (It's What's For Dinner)

Ingredients:
1lb Ground Pork
1lb Ground Beef
1 C plain bread or cracker crumbs
2 extra large eggs
1/4 C Worcestershire sauce
5 cloves garlic, minced
1 T dry basil
1 6oz can tomato paste
4 T brown sugar
4 T white vinegar

Preheat oven to 350F

In a small bowl combine tomato paste, vinegar and brown sugar.

In a large mixing bowl combine remaining ingredients and 1/2 the tomato mixture. Knead together until firm. If mixture is still loose add more breadcrumbs 1 T at a time until firm and moldable.

Mold into a loaf on a lined cookie sheet and "glaze" with remaining tomato mixture.

Bake for 60 minutes. Let stand for 20 and serve.

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