Estimated Nutrition (whole recipe, rough)
Counts 6 of 7 ingredients — the other 1 aren't in our nutrition table and contribute nothing above, so the real totals are higher.
What these numbers assume — 6 portions →
| Ingredient | Portion assumed | kcal |
|---|---|---|
| Pork | 100g cooked | 242 |
| Navy Bean | 1/2 cup (91g) cooked | 127 |
| Molasses | 1 tbsp (20g) | 58 |
| Sugar | 1 tbsp (12.5g) granulated | 49 |
| Mustard | 1 tsp (5g) yellow | 3 |
| Salt | 1 tsp (6g) | 0 |
| Bean | not in our table | 0 |
Totals for the whole recipe, adding one typical portion per ingredient — listed above. Quantities in the recipe are not counted, so this is a rough guide only — not suitable for medical or dietary planning.
Ingredients
- 2 cups navy beans, white beans, or great northern beans
- 1 tsp. salt
- 1/4 lb. salt pork
- 2 tsp. dry mustard
- 5 tbs. dark-brown sugar
- 4 tbs. molasses
Directions
Wash the beans thoroughly.
Soak overnight in water to cover.
Add salt, stir and drain, reserving the liquid.
Preheat the oven to 350.
Cut off a third of the salt pork and place it on the bottom of the bean pot.
Add the beans.
Blend the mustard, brown sugar, and molasses with the reserved bean liquid and pour over the beans
Cover and bake for 6-1/2 hours, adding water as needed.
Uncover for the final hour of cooking.
Taste and add salt if desired.
You don’t have to live in Boston to enjoy these beans.
Category:Bean Recipes