How to Make Crock-Pot Boston Baked Beans

Anyone who doesn't like baked beans just can't be American. Serves eight as a hearty side dish. Or just have them on toast for dinner.

Instructions

Difficulty: Easy

Things You’ll Need:

• Groceries
• Crock-Pots
• Saucepans
• 1 lb. navy beans
• 2 medium onions - chopped
• 1/2 c. brown sugar
• 1/4 c. molasses
• 1/3 c. ketchup
• 1/4 lb. diced bacon
• 1 tsp. salt
• 1 1/2 tsp. dry mustard
• 1/4 tsp. black pepper

1. Place beans in a pot with 6 c. water; bring to a boil and then simmer for 30 minutes. Let stand, covered, for 1 1/2 hours, or until softened. Drain.
2. Place beans, onion, brown sugar, molasses, ketchup, bacon, salt, dry mustard and pepper into a slow cooker. Add 1 c. of water and stir to blend.
3. Cover pot and cook on low heat for 10 to 12 hours (or high heat for 5 to 6 hours), stirring occasionally.