Moores New England Baked Beans Recipes

NEW ENGLAND STYLE HOMEMADE BAKED BEANS

Steps:

• Rinse the beans and place in a large pot with 2 quarts of water
• Soak overnight
• Drain and rinse. Add 2 quarts of fresh water.
• Add 1/2 tsp to the water. Cover and simmer for about 30 minutes or til just about tender
• Drain and reserve cooking liquid
• Measure out 2 cups of the cooking liquid and place in a large bowl
• Add the brown sugar, mustard, molasses and onion. Stir until combined
• Place beans in a 2 quart casserole dish
• Dice half the salt pork into very small pieces and add to beans
• Pour in liquid and stir gently
• Score remaining salt pork and place on top of the beans
• Cover with foil and bake 5 to 7 hours at 300 degrees. Add more liquid if needed, just enough to keep beans covered.
• Remove foil for the last 30 minutes to 1 hour of cooking time to brown slightly
• Remove from oven and let cool slightly before serving

MOM'S NEW ENGLAND BAKED BEANS

Steps:

• Soak beans in a pan of water overnight then drain before cooking.
• Boil the soaked beans until the skins crack when you blow on them. (With a spoon, lift some out of the boiling water and blow on them. If the skins crackle, they are done.) This step is important because the beans don't soften up any more while baking, and you don't want them to be too hard.
• Drain the beans and place them in your bean pot (any ceramic piece will do as long as it has a lid).
• Add uncooked bacon and chopped onion.
• In a sauce pan, bring the rest of the ingredients to a boil.
• Once everything is melted and combined, pour the mixture over the beans in the pot.
• Make sure the liquid covers the beans. If not, then add more water.
• Bake in covered pot at 250 degrees for about 4 hours. Check periodically to make sure the liquid level does not get too low. They will thicken as they bake, but you should have a little juice so they are not too dry.
• The beans will be dark brown, and thick when they are done.

NEW ENGLAND BAKED BEANS

Steps:

• Place a sauté pan over medium-high heat. Add the bacon and cook, turning, until crispy. Transfer to paper towels to drain, and chop.
• Place the beans in the slow cooker and add the bacon, water, cider, onion, molasses, maple syrup, ginger, mustard, and cloves. Cover and cook on low for 6 to 8 hours, until the beans are tender. Season to taste with salt.
• Place a large sauté pan over medium-high heat and add the butter. Add the apples and pears and cook for about 10 minutes, until they begin to brown. Sprinkle with the brown sugar and cinnamon and sauté for about 5 minutes.
• When the liquid is almost evaporated from the slow cooker, place the fruit mixture on top of the beans and continue cooking for about 40 minutes, until the flavors are melded.
• Divide evenly among bowls and serve at once.