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) ...

The most iconic variation on this classic is the flavorful, molasses-laden recipe for Boston Baked Beans. While they appear easy enough to make, if you've ever tried to cook a pot of these from ...