Get ready to bring the spirit of New England straight to your kitchen with our Boston Baked Beans Spice Blend! This bold and flavorful mix is your secret weapon for whipping up a batch of classic Boston Baked Beans—no canned shortcuts here!

We’ve packed this blend with rich, aromatic spices like mustard powder, smoked paprika, black pepper, cloves, ginger, cinnamon, allspice, and nutmeg—all working together to create that deep, slow-cooked flavor that made Boston famous. Sweet, smoky, and just the right amount of spice, it’s the perfect way to turn humble beans into a dish that’s worth its weight in gold (or at least a historic beanpot).

Soak, simmer, and savor (see our recipe here) —your homemade Boston Baked Beans will taste like they came straight from a Revolutionary War-era tavern (but without the musket fire). Go on, give your beans the Boston Spice treatment! 

Boston is called "Beantown" because of its historical association with baked beans. In the colonial period, Boston became known for its molasses-baked beans, a popular dish among the city's residents. The beans were often baked in molasses, a common byproduct of the rum industry, which was significant in Boston's economy during that time. This culinary tradition led to the nickname "Beantown."

The origin of baked beans in Massachusetts can be traced back to Native American cuisine. Indigenous peoples in the region, such as the Wampanoag, cooked beans with maple syrup and bear fat in clay pots. When European settlers arrived, they adapted this method, substituting ingredients like molasses and pork, which were more readily available to them.

The Puritans, who settled in New England, embraced baked beans as a convenient Sabbath meal. Puritan religious practices prohibited cooking on Sundays, so families would prepare a large pot of baked beans on Saturday to last through the day of rest. This practice helped cement baked beans as a staple in Massachusetts cuisine.

Ingredients: mustard powder, smoked paprika, black pepper, cloves, ginger, cinnamon, allspice, nutmeg

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Boston Baked Beans Recipe

Ingredients:

• 1/4 cup Boston Spice Boston Baked Beans spice blend
• 1 lb Dry navy beans
• 1/4 lb Diced thick bacon
• 1/2 cup Molasses
• 1/4 cup Brown sugar
• 1/4 cup Ketchup
• 1/4 cup Apple cider vinegar
• 2 tbls Worcestershire sauce
• 2 cups Water

1. Soak navy beans in water overnight. Drain and rinse the beans, then transfer them into a large pot.
2. Cover the beans with fresh water and bring to a boil. Reduce heat and simmer for about 1 hours or until the beans are tender but not mushy. Drain and set aside.
3. In a medium size bowl, combine the Boston Spice Boston Baked Beans spice blend, molasses, brown sugar, ketchup, apple cider vinegar, Worcestershire sauce, and water. Mix well until the spice blend is dissolved.
4. Preheat your oven to 300F degrees
5. In a large ovenproof pot or Dutch oven, cook the bacon over medium heat until crispy. Do not drain the bacon grease. 
6. Add the cooked beans to this pot. Pour the liquid mixture over the beans and stir gently to combine. 
   
7. Cover the pot with a lid or aluminum foil and bake in the preheated oven for about 2 to 2 1/2 hours, stirring occasionally, until the beans are tender and the sauce has thickened to the consistency you desire. If the sauce is too thick, add a little water and stir well.
8. Serve and enjoy!