Pork Loin vs. Pork Shoulder: Cost Although both of these options are budget-friendly, one is cheaper than the other. Typically, a pork shoulder cut is going to be more expensive.

Here I have omitted the original black pudding, upped the quantity of pork, added white beans, given it a crumb top and baked it, a bit like a French cassoulet.

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.

Tip the tomatoes and beans into the pan, and stir in the tomato purée and mustard. Pour over the stock and bring to a gentle simmer. Cook for 20-25 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the pork ...