Baked Beans

Slow-cooked, smoky, sweet

retest scheduled Adapted from America's Test Kitchen — being retested to the rcpbx spec, one dinner at a time. how we test

Serves: 8-10
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Ingredients

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Instructions

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  1. Drain soaked beans. Cover with fresh water by 2 inches.
  2. Simmer until just tender, to 1 hour. Drain, reserve 2 cups liquid.
  3. Preheat oven to 300°F.
  4. Cook salt pork until fat renders. Add onion, cook until soft.
  5. Stir in molasses, sugar, mustard, vinegar, reserved liquid.
  6. Add beans, season. Stir.
  7. Cover, bake 3-4 hours, stirring occasionally.
  8. Uncover last to thicken.

Notes

  • Soaking ensures even cooking.
  • Low and slow is essential.

Adapted from America's Test Kitchen