Bar T 5 Baked Beans
Savor the irresistible, smoky-sweet flavors of Bar T 5 Baked Beans, the ultimate side dish for backyard BBQs and cozy family dinners. This hearty recipe combines tender canned navy beans with crispy bacon, caramelized onions, and a rich, tangy sauce made from ketchup, brown sugar, molasses, and a hint of Dijon mustard. A splash of apple cider vinegar and smoky paprika add depth, while slow baking ensures every bite is infused with bold, savory goodness. With just 15 minutes of prep time and a melt-in-your-mouth texture achieved through a low-and-slow bake, these beans make the perfect companion to grilled meats, cornbread, or even as a stand-alone comfort food. Whether for a summer cookout or a chilly winter meal, this dish is a guaranteed crowd-pleaser!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 4 cups canned navy beans
- 6 slices bacon
- 1 medium yellow onion, diced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 cup ketchup
- 0.5 cup brown sugar
- 2 tablespoons molasses
- 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
- 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar
- 0.5 cup water or chicken broth
- 0.5 teaspoon salt
- 0.5 teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 300°F (150°C).
In a large, oven-safe skillet or Dutch oven, cook the bacon over medium heat until crispy. Remove the bacon, crumble it, and set aside. Leave about 2 tablespoons of bacon grease in the pan.
Add the diced onion to the pan and sauté in the bacon grease until soft and translucent, about 5 minutes. Then add minced garlic and cook for an additional minute.
Reduce the heat to low and stir in the ketchup, brown sugar, molasses, Dijon mustard, Worcestershire sauce, smoked paprika, apple cider vinegar, and water or chicken broth. Mix well to combine.
Add the canned navy beans, crumbled bacon, salt, and black pepper to the skillet. Stir gently to coat the beans in the sauce.
Bring the mixture to a simmer, then cover the skillet with a lid or foil.
Transfer the skillet to the preheated oven and bake for 2 hours. Stir the beans halfway through the cooking time to ensure even flavor distribution.
After 2 hours, remove the cover and bake for an additional 15 minutes if the sauce is too thin. This will help thicken it up.
Remove the baked beans from the oven and let cool for 5–10 minutes before serving. Enjoy as a delicious side dish!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
2145 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 24.4 g | 31% | |
| Saturated Fat | 7.1 g | 36% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 4.7 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 48 mg | 16% | |
| Sodium | 6055 mg | 263% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 398.1 g | 145% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 54.9 g | 196% | |
| Total Sugars | 164.0 g | ||
| Protein | 96.1 g | 192% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.2 mcg | 1% | |
| Calcium | 773 mg | 59% | |
| Iron | 21.6 mg | 120% | |
| Potassium | 5025 mg | 107% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
