This recipe for Low-N-Slow Boston Baked Beans brings together 4 ounces salt pork, trimmed of rind and cut into 1/2 pieces 2 ounces bacon, cut into 1/4 pieces (about 2 slices), 1 medium onion, chopped fine, 1/2 cup mild molasses, plus in a practical dish for home cooking. It takes about 5 hrs 30 min to prepare and cook. It makes approximately 8 servings.
Slow-cooked pork hotpot which is a classic example of afro-carribean one pot cookery. The sort of meal I like – bung everything in the pan and see what happens! Don’t be put off by the length of the ingredients list, it is really dead simple to prepare. This is not as spicy as it sounds and is deliciously warming rather than stuffed full of chilli. Cook in the morning and leave to simmer for as long as possible.
I love this recipe because I can make it the day before, it uses traditional and easy to grow herbs fresh from the garden and the vegetables are not exotic. Everyone seems to have their own version of this dish, but I think mine is special. I make for Sunday when we have neighbours round for a bottle ( or two) of wine and a casual lunch, so I can cook it slowly the day before and reheat it on the day. Because of slow cooking the vegetables melt and create a wonderful sauce. The meat falls off the bones. Keep it topped up with liquid while slow cooking. A real favourite on a winters day.
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