Boston Baked Beans
Another favorite baked bean dish, this one is one of America’s all time favorites. Though not the original, you will find our version to contain all of the traditional flavor which has made this old-fashioned bean dish so popular.
4 tablespoons butter, (or margarine)
1 cup chopped onion
1 48-ounce jar Randall Great Northern Beans, drained
1/2 cup dark brown sugar
1/2 cup molasses
2 teaspoons dry mustard
1/4 teaspoon ground cloves
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon black pepper
3 slices good smoked bacon, diced
In a small skillet, sauté the onion for 5 minutes.
In a mixing bowl, stir together the onion, beans, sugar, molasses and seasonings.
Pour into a 2 quart baking dish. Top with the bacon pieces.
Bake in a preheated 375° oven for 1 1/2 hours.
8 to 10 servings.
Brown bread is the traditional accompaniment to baked bean dishes.