Boston Baked Beans

by Charlotte

I got this recipe from America's Test Kitchen. I've made it lots of times. When Thomas was a baby I think I ate these every day.

1 small package white navy beans
6 oz bacon, diced
1 small onion, diced

½ c molasses

9 c water

4 ½ tsps brown mustard (I use old fashioned mustard with mustard seeds)

½ tsp salt

In an ovenproof casserole dish, cook bacon. When soft, add the onion and saute until tender. Add beans, molasses, mustard, salt and water. Stir to mix. Bake in a 300ºF oven for 4 hours, covered, stirring a couple of times. Bake for a further 1 1/2 hours uncovered or until the mixture is thick. Take out of the oven and add 1-2 tbsp molasses and 1 ½ tsp cider vinegar. Serve hot.