Maple Bacon Boston Baked Beans
Ingredients:
- 1 pound dried pinto beans, about 2 1/4 cups
- 8 slices maple cured bacon, cut into 1/2-inch pieces
- 1 small onion, chopped
- 3/4 cup ketchup
- 1/4 cup pure maple dark brown sugar
- 1/4 cup apple cider vinegar
- 1/4 cup yellow mustard
- 1 tablespoons molasses
- 2 bay leaves
- 1 clove garlic, finely chopped
- Kosher salt and freshly ground pepper
Method:
1. Place beans in a large bowl. Add enough water to cover by 3 inches. Let stand overnight. Drain beans; set aside.2. Preheat oven to 325°F. Cook bacon in Dutch oven or a heavy large pot until crisp, stirring occasionally, about 7 minutes. Add beans, 9 cups of water and all remaining ingredients to pot and 1 teaspoon salt and 1/2 teaspoon pepper. Bring to boil, stirring occasionally, over medium high heat.
3. Transfer pot to the oven. Bake uncovered until beans are tender and liquid thickens, stirring occasionally, about 4 hours. Remove and discard bay leaves and season with salt and pepper to taste. (Can be made a day ahead. Cover and refrigerate and reheat before serving).
Serves a crowd!
Active Time: 30 minutes
Total Time: 28 hours (with soaking time)