A baked bean sandwich sounds simple, but this vintage New England classic has quite a lot going for it. Here's how to whip ...

According to Meg Muckenhoupt, the real story is more complicated. In The Truth About Baked Beans: An Edible History of New England, Muckenhoupt writes, “As I began researching Boston baked beans ...

Unlike the English language, baked beans got their start in America, a traditional recipe mass-produced for the first time by the HJ Heinz Company in 1895.

BOSTON BAKED BEANS.; THE NEW ENGLAND CITY'S FAVORITE DISH-- A WEEKLY CONSUMPTION OF TWO HUNDRED BARRELS. Share full article. June 27, 1880. Credit... The New York Times Archives.

Depending on the region, you'll see different versions of this dish as it's common to add hearty salt pork to the beans in New England (the dish’s birthplace), while the Tex-Mex variation relies ...

Make the beans . Heat the olive oil in a large enameled cast-iron casserole. In 2 batches, cook the pork belly over moderate heat, stirring occasionally, until lightly browned on all sides, about ...

According to Meg Muckenhoupt, the real story is more complicated. In The Truth About Baked Beans: An Edible History of New England, Muckenhoupt writes, “As I began researching Boston baked beans ...

If New England baked beans have their detractors, they have always had plenty of devotees, ...