Old Fashioned French Canadian Baked Beans
Discover the comforting flavors of tradition with Old Fashioned French Canadian Baked Beans, a rustic classic that's slow-cooked to perfection. This recipe highlights dried navy beans simmered and gently baked alongside smoky bacon or salt pork, sweet molasses, and a tangy blend of Dijon mustard, apple cider vinegar, and brown sugar. The sauce, infused with rich caramelized undertones, thickens beautifully during the lengthy bake, creating a dish brimming with homemade appeal. Ideal for cozy gatherings or as a hearty side, these baked beans pair wonderfully with crusty bread or buttered toast. With just 15 minutes of prep and a slow, savory 8-hour bake, this recipe is the epitome of indulgent simplicity for fans of traditional French Canadian cuisine. Keywords: French Canadian baked beans, old fashioned baked beans, molasses baked beans, slow-cooked beans recipe.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 450 grams dried navy beans
- 150 grams bacon or salt pork, chopped
- 1 large onion, finely diced
- 120 milliliters molasses
- 50 grams brown sugar, packed
- 15 milliliters Dijon mustard
- 60 milliliters ketchup
- 15 milliliters apple cider vinegar
- 5 grams salt
- 2 grams pepper
- 1.5 liters water
Instructions
Rinse the dried navy beans under cold water and remove any debris or damaged beans.
Place the beans in a large pot and cover them with water (about 5 cm above the beans). Let the beans soak overnight (at least 8 hours) or for a quick soak, bring them to a boil for 2 minutes, then turn off the heat and let them sit for 1 hour.
Drain and rinse the soaked beans, then return them to the pot. Cover with fresh water and bring to a gentle boil. Simmer the beans for about 30-40 minutes until they are just tender but not falling apart. Drain and set aside.
Preheat your oven to 150°C (300°F).
In a large Dutch oven or oven-safe pot, layer half of the beans at the bottom. Add half of the chopped bacon or salt pork and diced onion. Repeat the layering with the remaining beans, bacon, and onion.
In a bowl, mix together molasses, brown sugar, Dijon mustard, ketchup, apple cider vinegar, salt, and pepper. Stir until well combined.
Pour the molasses mixture evenly over the beans. Add enough water to just barely cover the beans.
Cover the pot with a lid and bake in the oven for 6-8 hours. Check periodically and add more water if the beans appear dry.
During the last hour of cooking, remove the lid to allow the beans to brown slightly and the sauce to thicken.
Once the beans are tender and the sauce is rich and flavorful, remove them from the oven. Let cool slightly before serving.
Serve warm as a side dish or main course with crusty bread or buttered toast.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
3135 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
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| Total Fat | 85.5 g | 110% | |
| Saturated Fat | 28.7 g | 144% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.1 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 105 mg | 35% | |
| Sodium | 5978 mg | 260% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 474.4 g | 173% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 71.4 g | 255% | |
| Total Sugars | 196.2 g | ||
| Protein | 123.7 g | 247% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 1179 mg | 91% | |
| Iron | 31.9 mg | 177% | |
| Potassium | 9312 mg | 198% | |
*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.
