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.

slow cooker baked beans in a bowl on a rustic table - SYED IBAD RM/Shutterstock Slow-cooker baked beans are a must-have for college game day and Super Bowl gatherings. That best Boston baked bean ...