Boston Baked Beans - cooking recipe

Ingredients

2 c. dry navy beans (1 lb.)
1/2 c. dark or light molasses
1/3 c. brown sugar
1 tsp. dry mustard
1/4 lb. salt pork, cut in half
1 medium onion, chopped

Preparation

Rinse beans.
Add to 2 quarts cold water. Bring to boiling. Simmer 2 minutes. Remove from heat. Cover.
Let stand 1 hour.
Add 1/2 teaspoon salt. Cover and simmer 1 hour. Drain, reserving liquid.
Measure 2 cups liquid, adding water if needed.
Mix with molasses, sugar and mustard. Score half of salt pork. Grind remainder.
In 2-quart casserole, combine beans, ground pork and onion.
Pour sugar mixture over. Top with scored pork. Cover and bake at 300\u00b0 for 5 to 7 minutes. Add liquid, if needed.
Serves 8.