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Classic Baked Beans

Close-up of a rustic bowl filled with savory baked beans, topped with crispy bacon and onions.
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A sweet and savory baked beans recipe, perfect for cookouts and family gatherings. This slow-cooked dish features molasses, bacon, and a touch of mustard for a comforting, flavorful side.

Ingredients

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  • 1 pound dried navy beans, soaked overnight and drained
  • 6 slices bacon, chopped
  • 1 large onion, chopped
  • 1/2 cup molasses
  • 1/2 cup packed brown sugar
  • 1/4 cup ketchup
  • 2 tablespoons yellow mustard
  • 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
  • 2 cups water or beef broth

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 300°F (150°C).
  2. In a large pot or Dutch oven, cook the chopped bacon over medium heat until crisp. Remove bacon with a slotted spoon and set aside, leaving the bacon drippings in the pot.
  3. Add the chopped onion to the pot and cook in the bacon drippings until softened, about 5-7 minutes.
  4. Stir in the molasses, brown sugar, ketchup, yellow mustard, and Worcestershire sauce. Mix well.
  5. Add the drained navy beans, cooked bacon, salt, and pepper to the pot. Stir to combine.
  6. Pour in the water or beef broth. The liquid should almost cover the beans.
  7. Cover the pot tightly and bake for 3 to 4 hours, or until the beans are tender and the sauce has thickened. Stir occasionally.
  8. If the sauce is too thin, remove the lid for the last 30 minutes of baking to allow it to reduce.
  9. Serve hot.

Notes

  • For a smoky flavor, you can add 1/2 teaspoon of liquid smoke.
  • Adjust the sweetness by adding more or less brown sugar and molasses to your preference.
  • If you are short on time, you can use canned beans. Drain and rinse two 15-ounce cans of navy beans and add them in step 4, reducing the baking time to 1 to 1.5 hours.

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