His secret for the most delectable baked beans ... balance the savoriness of the bacon and beans with spice and heat. Finally, molasses, brown sugar, and tomato paste round out the dish with ...

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.

Bacon makes everything better ... or a little sweetness with a bit of brown sugar. Roast the beans until they're browned, but not overly dark, and crunchy. Alternatively, you can fry the beans ...