Old Fashioned Baked Beans
Get ready to savor the rich, nostalgic flavors of Old Fashioned Baked Beans, a timeless comfort food classic perfect for potlucks, barbecues, or cozy family dinners. This recipe starts with tender, slow-cooked navy beans infused with the smoky essence of thick-cut bacon and the caramelized sweetness of molasses and brown sugar. Finely chopped sautéed onions add a savory depth, while a tangy blend of ketchup, Dijon mustard, apple cider vinegar, and Worcestershire sauce creates a perfectly balanced sauce that thickens as it bakes to hearty perfection. With a slow cook time of 4-5 hours in the oven, this dish rewards your patience with a rich, melt-in-your-mouth texture and bold, irresistible flavor. Serve these homemade baked beans as a mouthwatering side dish or a satisfying main course, and taste the heartwarming simplicity of this old-fashioned favorite.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 pound dried navy beans
- 6 slices thick-cut bacon
- 1 large yellow onion, finely chopped
- 0.5 cup molasses
- 0.25 cup brown sugar, packed
- 0.25 cup ketchup
- 2 tablespoons Dijon mustard
- 1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar
- 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 0.5 teaspoon black pepper
- 4 cups water
Instructions
Rinse the dried navy beans under cold water and remove any debris. Place the beans in a large bowl and cover with water. Let them soak overnight or for at least 8 hours.
Drain and rinse the soaked beans. Transfer the beans to a large pot and add 4 cups of water. Bring to a boil and then reduce the heat to a simmer. Cook for 45 minutes, or until the beans are tender but not falling apart. Drain and set aside.
Preheat your oven to 300°F (150°C).
In a large skillet over medium heat, cook the bacon until crispy. Remove the bacon from the skillet and place on a paper towel-lined plate to drain. Once cooled, chop the bacon into small pieces.
In the same skillet, using the rendered bacon fat, sauté the chopped onion for about 5 minutes or until softened and translucent.
In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the molasses, brown sugar, ketchup, Dijon mustard, apple cider vinegar, Worcestershire sauce, salt, and black pepper until well combined.
In a large oven-safe pot or Dutch oven, combine the cooked beans, sautéed onions, chopped bacon, and the molasses mixture. Stir until everything is evenly mixed.
Add enough water to the pot so that the beans are just covered. Stir well.
Cover the pot with a lid or aluminum foil and bake in the preheated oven for 4-5 hours, stirring occasionally and adding more water if the beans begin to dry out.
After 4-5 hours, remove the lid and continue baking for an additional 30 minutes to allow the sauce to thicken.
Remove the baked beans from the oven and let them cool slightly before serving. Enjoy your rich and hearty Old Fashioned Baked Beans!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
380 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 8.4 g | 11% | |
| Saturated Fat | 2.3 g | 12% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 19 mg | 6% | |
| Sodium | 704 mg | 31% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 59.6 g | 22% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 8.9 g | 32% | |
| Total Sugars | 24.8 g | ||
| Protein | 18.1 g | 36% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.2 mcg | 1% | |
| Calcium | 149 mg | 11% | |
| Iron | 4.1 mg | 23% | |
| Potassium | 1211 mg | 26% | |
*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.
