Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb dried navy beans
- 1/2 lb salt pork (or diced bacon)
- 2/3 cup molasses
- 1/4 cup brown sugar
- 1 large yellow onion, diced
Instructions
- Soak the beans overnight in cold water with 1 tablespoon of kosher salt.
- The next day, drain and simmer the beans in their soaking water for 30-45 minutes until tender. Drain again, reserving the liquid.
- Preheat your oven to 250°F (120°C).
- Score the salt pork and sear it in a Dutch oven until golden brown.
- Layer the seared salt pork at the bottom of the pot, followed by the drained beans and diced onion.
- In a bowl, mix molasses, brown sugar, mustard, salt, and pepper; pour over the bean mixture along with reserved liquid.
- Cover and bake for 6-8 hours, stirring occasionally and adding hot water as needed.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 6 hours
- Category: Sides
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: New England
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 300
- Sugar: 14g
- Sodium: 680mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 46g
- Fiber: 12g
- Protein: 12g
- Cholesterol: 20mg