SLOW-COOKED BOSTON BEANS

Slow-Cooked Boston Beans image

These slow-cooked beans have a little more zip than usual Boston baked beans, and the rum helps lighten the flavor. -Anne Sheehy, Lawrence, Massachusetts

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 9h10m

Yield 8 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 10

Ingredients

1 pound dried navy beans
1/4 pound sliced salt pork belly or bacon strips, chopped
1-1/2 cups water
1 medium onion, chopped
1/2 cup molasses
1/3 cup packed brown sugar
1/3 cup rum or unsweetened apple juice
2 teaspoons ground mustard
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon pepper

Steps:

Sort beans and rinse in cold water. Place beans in a large bowl; add water to cover by 2 in. Let stand, covered, overnight., Drain and rinse beans, discarding liquid. Transfer beans to a greased 3-qt. slow cooker; add salt pork. In a small bowl, combine remaining ingredients. Stir into slow cooker., Cook, covered, on low 9-11 hours or until beans are tender. Freeze option: Freeze cooled beans in freezer containers. To use, partially thaw in refrigerator overnight. Heat through in a saucepan, stirring occasionally and adding a little water or broth if necessary.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 391 calories, Fat 9g fat (3g saturated fat), Cholesterol 8mg cholesterol, Sodium 675mg sodium, Carbohydrate 60g carbohydrate (27g sugars, Fiber 9g fiber), Protein 14g protein.