When finished, check for seasoning, then serve garnished with fresh chives or parsley, and enjoy your Slow Cooker Boston Baked Beans! Navy beans are most common, and what I usually use.

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.

Molasses are the secret ingredient in Boston baked beans - they give a savoury depth to this delicious slow-cooked dish. Equipment and preparation: for this recipe you will need a slow cooker.