Molasses-Basted Baked Beans with Smoked Pork

Slow-cooked navy beans simmered in a sweet-spiced molasses glaze with smoky pork.

Cuisine: New England

Category: One Pot

Prep: 15 minutes. Cook: 120 minutes.

Serves 8.

Ingredients

• 2 cups navy beans
• 4 cups water
• 1 large yellow onion
• 2 stalks celery
• 2 carrots
• 1/4 cup molasses
• 1/4 cup brown sugar
• 2 tbsp apple cider vinegar
• 1 tsp mustard powder
• 1/2 lb smoked pork shoulder
• 1 bay leaf
• 1/2 tsp black pepper

Instructions

1. Step 1: In a large pot, combine 2 cups dried navy beans, 4 cups water, 1 large yellow onion chopped, 2 celery stalks chopped, and 2 carrots chopped. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to low and simmer for 1 hour until beans are tender.
2. Step 2: Add 1/4 cup molasses, 1/4 cup brown sugar, 2 tbsp apple cider vinegar, 1 tsp mustard powder, 1/2 lb smoked pork shoulder diced, 1 bay leaf, 1/2 tsp black pepper, and salt to taste. Stir well.
3. Step 3: Cover and simmer on low heat for 1.5 hours, stirring occasionally, until sauce thickens and coats beans.
4. Step 4: Remove bay leaf, adjust seasoning, and simmer uncovered for 10 minutes more if needed.