Boston 'Baked' Beans Recipe | Cook the Book

Ingredients (13)

• 1 1/2 cups dried navy beans, picked over and rinsed
• 2 bay leaves
• 1 1/2 quarts (6 cups) water
• 2 tablespoons oil, divided
• 1 large onion, coarsely chopped
• 2 large garlic cloves, minced
• 1/4 cup molasses
• 1/4 cup Dijon-style mustard
• 1/4 cup tomato paste
• 4 whole cloves
• One 3-inch stick cinnamon, broken in two
• 1 to 3 teaspoons cider vinegar
• 1 teaspoon salt, or to taste