New England Baked Beans - Espresso Style

By Hklbrries

"We forget everyday doldrums with good friends and comfort foods. Baked beans are one of our favorites. We serve these at picnics, on summer camping excursions, after fall hikes, and during the World Series on television."

Ingredients

• 1/2 cup chopped onion
• 2 cans (1 pound each) Boston-style baked beans
• 1 tsp dry mustard
• Salt, to taste
• Pepper, to taste
• 1/2 cup molasses
• 1/4 cup packed brown sugar
• 1/2 cup (4 ounces) brewed espresso
• 1/2 cup boiling water
• 1/4 pound lean salt pork, trimmed

Preparation

Step 1

Place the chopped onion and beans in a deep casserole dish. Mix the dry mustard with the beans and add salt and pepper to taste. Combine the molasses, brown sugar, espresso and boiling water; pour over the beans. Score the salt pork with a sharp knife. Bury the salt pork in the beans. Bake in a moderate oven (350 F) for 1 hour, stirring occasionally.