Baked Beans (from How To Make an English Breakfast)

By ClaudiaJan

The final component of an Authentic English Breakfast is baked beans. So many things have change over the years, many not for the

Wells, Geoff (2012-01-30). How To Make English Breakfast With Bubble & Squeak & Homemade Baked Beans (Kindle Locations 80-81). Geezer Guides. Kindle Edition.

Ingredients

• HOMEMADE BAKED BEANS
• 2 cups dry navy beans
• 5 cups water
• 1 1/ 2 teaspoons salt
• 1 cup onion chopped
• 8 ounces salt pork
• 2 cups water
• 1 / 2 cup molasses
• 1 / 4 cup brown sugar
• 1 / 2 teaspoon pepper
• 1 / 2 teaspoon salt

Preparation

Step 1

Soak the beans in water overnight for at least for 12 hours. Drain and combine the beans with 5 cups of water and 1 1/ 2 teaspoons
Bring to a boil then reduce the heat, cover and simmer for 30 minutes. Drain again and pour half of the beans into a greased 3 quart
baking dish Sprinkle the beans with the cup of chopped onion. Score the rind of the pork and place it on the layer of beans. Add the remaining beans making a second layer on top of the pork. Combine the remaining water, molasses, brown sugar salt and pepper then pour it over the beans. Cover and bake 6 to 7 hours at 250 F. Add more water if required. Bake uncovered for the last 30 minutes.