A pot of homemade baked beans will outshine canned versions 10 times out of 10, and this recipe for Boston-style baked beans turns out a side dish that’s rich, smoky, and complexly sweet.

Her traditional Boston baked beans recipe is brimming with flavor and absolutely worth the wait. "This is my take on the traditional recipe and it's very close to my great-grandmother's version ...

I share her same love of pork and beans, and, even better, baked beans. And even better yet? The unmatched flavor of true Boston baked beans, the latter which starts by using smaller white navy ...

Often served alongside hot dogs or barbecue ribs, Boston baked beans are an essential Fourth of July side dish at many picnics and gatherings. Even if you're a fan of Boston baked beans ...

However, it's not set apart for a long and contested history (which it has), nor set apart for a popularity that went so far as to bestow a whole city with the nickname "Beantown" (it's got that too) ...

Most British recipes for Boston baked beans just use a piece of pork belly, but we think it needs some salted or smoked meat to counteract the sweetness, so we include bacon or pancetta.