Classic Boston Baked Beans

Directions

Soak beans overnight in a large saucepan in 6 cups of water.

Add baking soda.

Heat to boiling and simmer 15 minutes.

Drain in colander over a large bowl.

Save liquid.

Place beans, salt pork and onion in a bean pot or casserole dish.

Add molasses, salt, sugar, dry mustard, pepper and a cup of liquid. Stir thoroughly.

Add enough liquid to cover the beans. Cover bean pot or casserole.

Bake 2 hours at 275 degrees. Add the rest of the liquid and stir again.

Bake an additional 2 hours (or until beans are tender).

Keep beans moist with liquid.

Uncover last ½ hour.