Boston Baked Beans Mix in a Jar 2 cups small white pea beans 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme 1 bay leaf 1/4 teaspoon ground ginger 1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper 1 1/2 teaspoons salt Mix and store in an airtight jar. Attach the following instructions to a gift tag: Boston Baked Beans 1 jar Boston Baked Beans mix 2 slices diced bacon 4 3/4 cups water 3/4 cup chopped onion 1 garlic clove, minced 3 tablespoons dark molasses 2 tablespoons mustard Combine all ingredients in a crockpot or bean pot. Cook on LOW in crockpot for 10 to 12 hours, or at 300 degrees F in oven, stirring occasionally to prevent sticking. Makes 8 to 10 servings.