Bean pot


a heavy, covered crockery or metal pot, suitable for the slow cooking of beans, stews, etc.
Historical Examples

Measure beans (marrowfat are best), put them in cold water and parboil fifteen minutes and drain; use the Boston bean pot.
The Community Cook Book Anonymous

In bottom of bean pot place the onion and a piece of salt pork.
Foods That Will Win The War And How To Cook Them (1918) C. Houston Goudiss and Alberta M. Goudiss

Wash beans and get them into boiling salted water, in the bean pot, as quickly as possible.
The Laurel Health Cookery Evora Bucknum Perkins

Mix browned flour, tomato and salt, put into bean pot with the nuts and a large quantity of boiling water.
The Laurel Health Cookery Evora Bucknum Perkins

Put half the salt pork or bacon in bottom of bean pot or baking dish, add the beans and top with remainder of pork or bacon.
Pennsylvania Dutch Cooking Unknown

Two hours before the beans are done, strain the tomato into the bean pot, adding a little at a time.
The Myrtle Reed Cook Book Myrtle Reed

But before putting them in there, peel an onion and slice it, placing the slices in the bottom of the bean pot.
The Book of Camp-Lore and Woodcraft Dan Beard

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