Boston Bake Beans

By JAmero4702

Ingredients

• 1 1 1 onion, chopped fine
• 6 6 1/2-inch ounces salt pork, rind removed, cut into 1/2-inch pieces
• 6 6 6 cups of water, plus extra as needed
• 1 1 1/2 lb. dried navy beans (2 1/2 cups) picked over and rinsed
• 1/4 1/4 1 cup plus 1 tbs molasses
• 1/4 1/4 1/4 cup packed dark brown sugar
• 2 2 2 bay leaves
• 1 1 1 Tbs soy sauce
• 4 4 4 tsp cider vinegar
• 2 2 2 tsp dry mustard

Preparation

Step 1

1. Micro-Wave onion, salt pork, and 1/2 teaspoon salt in bowl, stirring occasionally, until onion is softened, about 5 minutes, transfer to slow cooker. Stir in water, beans, tablespoons molasses, 2 tablespoons sugar, and bay leaves. Cover and cook until beans are tender, 8 - 9 hours on high.

2. Discard bay leaves. Drain beans, reserving 3/4 cup looking liquid. Return beans to now-empty slow cooker. Stir in reserved cooking liquid, soy sauce, vinegar, mustard, remaining 3 tablespoons molasses, and remaining 2 tablespoons sugar. Cover and cook on high until beans are thickened slightly, about 10 minutes. Season with salt and pepper to taste. Serve.