Boston Baked Bean Pot (Recipe)

For results and to speed the slow cooker cooking time, here I cook the beans on top of the stove first for a short time before adding to the slow cooker.

Ingredients

1 (16 ounce) package dried Great Northern or small white beans, rinsed and picked over

8 cups very hot water

1/3 cup dark rum

1/2 cup molasses

1/3 cup packed brown sugar

2 teaspoons dry mustard

1 medium onion, chopped

1/4 teaspoon freshly ground pepper

1/4 pound salt pork, rind removed, pork chopped

Salt

Steps

1.  In a large pot or saucepan, combine the beans and 6 cups of the hot water.  Heat to boiling on top of the stove over high heat.  Reduce the heat to medium and cook 10 minutes; drain.

2.  Add the beans to a 3 1/2 quart electric slow cooker.  Add the remaining 2 cups hot water, the rum, molasses, brown sugar, mustard, onion, pepper, and salt pork.  Mix well.

3.  Cover and cook on the high heat setting 5 to 6 hours, or until the beans are tender.  Season with salt to taste and serve.