Crock Pot Boston Baked Beans
Slow-cooked to perfection, this Crock Pot Boston Baked Beans recipe delivers the rich, smoky-sweet flavors of a classic New England dish with minimal effort. Made with tender navy beans, savory bacon or salt pork, and a luscious sauce of molasses, brown sugar, and Dijon mustard, this dish is a comforting blend of sweet, tangy, and savory elements. The crock pot ensures the beans are infused with flavor and effortlessly cooked to creamy tenderness over hours. Perfect as a hearty side dish for BBQs or holiday gatherings, or even as a standalone main, these baked beans are a timeless crowd-pleaser. Plus, with an easy overnight soak and hands-off cooking time, it’s a recipe designed to fit into your busy schedule.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 pound dried navy beans
- 6 ounces bacon or salt pork, diced
- 1 medium onion, finely chopped
- 0.5 cup molasses
- 0.25 cup brown sugar, packed
- 0.25 cup ketchup
- 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
- 1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar
- 3 cups water or chicken broth
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 0.5 teaspoon ground black pepper
Instructions
Rinse and sort the dried navy beans to remove any debris. Place the beans in a large bowl, cover with water, and soak overnight for 8-12 hours. Drain and rinse before using.
In a skillet over medium heat, cook the diced bacon or salt pork until it starts to brown. Remove from heat and set aside.
In the crock pot, combine the soaked and drained navy beans, cooked bacon or salt pork, chopped onion, molasses, brown sugar, ketchup, Dijon mustard, and apple cider vinegar.
Pour in the water or chicken broth, ensuring the beans are fully submerged by at least 1 inch of liquid.
Stir the mixture and season with salt and ground black pepper.
Cover the crock pot with its lid and cook on low heat for 8 hours or high heat for 4-5 hours, or until the beans are tender and the sauce is thickened.
Check the beans halfway through cooking and add more liquid (water or broth) if necessary to prevent them from drying out.
Once cooked, give the baked beans a good stir and adjust seasoning if needed. Serve warm as a side dish or a main course.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
538 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 15.8 g | 20% | |
| Saturated Fat | 5.3 g | 26% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 31 mg | 10% | |
| Sodium | 946 mg | 41% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 78.9 g | 29% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 12.0 g | 43% | |
| Total Sugars | 32.3 g | ||
| Protein | 24.1 g | 48% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 181 mg | 14% | |
| Iron | 5.6 mg | 31% | |
| Potassium | 1585 mg | 34% | |
*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.
