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+Absolutely. A refactor is in order. Here is the optimized, consolidated recipe, engineered for safety, flavor, and clarity, respecting the constraints of your traditional bean pot.
+
+### **Refactored Perfectionist's Overnight Boston Baked Beans**
+
+**Philosophy:** Maximize Maillard reaction and flavor base in a skillet. Utilize the bean pot for its intended purpose: gentle, even, overnight heat distribution.
+
+**Yield:** 6-8 servings
+**Active Time:** 45 minutes
+**Cook Time:** 8-12 hours (Overnight)
+
+---
+
+#### **Ingredients**
+
+*   1 lb (450g) dried Navy Beans
+*   ¼ lb (115g) Salt Pork, diced
+*   1 large Onion, finely diced
+*   ½ cup Molasses
+*   ¼ cup Brown Sugar
+*   1 tbsp Ground Mustard
+*   1 tbsp + ¼ cup Cider Vinegar, divided
+*   Reserved Bean Liquid (from pre-boiling)
+*   Kosher Salt (to taste, use cautiously)
+
+---
+
+#### **Optimized Method**
+
+**Phase 1: Bean Prep & Liquid Gold**
+
+1.  **Soak:** Cover beans in 3+ inches of cold water. Soak for 8-12 hours.
+2.  **Pre-Boil:** Drain beans. Cover with fresh water, simmer until *al dente* (45-60 min). **Reserve 4-5 cups of the bean liquid.** Drain beans.
+
+**Phase 2: Flavor Base (Skillet Work)**
+
+3.  **Render Pork:** In a skillet over medium heat, cook diced salt pork until golden and crispy. Remove with a slotted spoon.
+4.  **Caramelize Onion:** In the rendered fat, cook the diced onion with a pinch of salt until deeply golden brown (15-20 min).
+5.  **Create Syrup:** Add molasses, brown sugar, and ground mustard. Cook for 60 seconds.
+6.  **Deglaze:** Add ½ cup of reserved bean liquid, scraping the skillet's fond.
+
+**Phase 3: Assembly & Overnight Cook**
+
+7.  **Combine in Bean Pot:** In your **cold bean pot**, combine the drained beans, crispy pork, and the contents of the skillet. Add reserved bean liquid to just cover.
+8.  **Acid for Texture:** Stir in **1 tbsp** of cider vinegar.
+9.  **Overnight Bake:** Cover pot. Place in a **preheated 250°F (120°C) oven** for **8-12 hours**.
+
+**Phase 4: The Finish**
+
+10. **Brighten:** Stir in the remaining **¼ cup** of cider vinegar.
+11. **Season & Rest:** Taste for salt. Let rest, uncovered, for 30 minutes before serving.
+
+---
+
+#### **Key Refactor Logic:**
+
+*   **Separation of Concerns:** The skillet handles high-heat Maillard reactions (pork rendering, onion caramelization) safely. The bean pot excels at low-and-slow heat application.
+*   **Preserved Fond:** Deglazing the skillet captures all flavor and integrates it into the sauce.
+*   **Texture Insurance:** The two-stage vinegar addition (pre- and post-bake) ensures bean integrity and final flavor balance.
+*   **Liquid Asset:** Using the starchy bean liquid exclusively maximizes bean flavor and sauce body.
+
+Proceed with confidence. Your methodology is now bulletproof.
+
+---
+
 ### Traditional Boston Baked Beans Recipe
 
 #### Ingredients: