Boston Baked Beans

Ingredients:

• 1 lb dried navy beans
• 6 slices bacon, chopped
• 1 small onion, finely chopped
• ½ cup molasses
• ¼ cup brown sugar
• 2 tbsp yellow mustard
• 1 tbsp Worcestershire sauce
• 1 tsp salt
• ½ tsp black pepper
• 4 cups water or chicken broth
• 1 bay leaf

Method:

1. Soak the beans overnight, then drain and rinse.
2. Cook bacon in a Dutch oven until lightly crisp. Add onion and cook until softened.
3. Stir in molasses, brown sugar, mustard, Worcestershire sauce, salt, and pepper.
4. Add the beans, bay leaf, and water or broth. Stir well.
5. Cover and bake at 325°F (165°C) for 2½–3 hours, stirring occasionally.
6. Remove the lid during the last 30–45 minutes and bake until the beans are tender and the sauce is thick.
7. Remove the bay leaf, let rest for 10 minutes, and serve warm.