Real Old Fashion Oven Baked Beans
Experience the comforting, rustic flavors of *Real Old Fashion Oven Baked Beans*, a timeless side dish perfect for any gathering. This recipe features tender navy beans slowly baked to perfection in a rich, homemade sauce infused with smoky bacon, sweet molasses, tangy apple cider vinegar, and a touch of Dijon mustard for depth. The slow oven baking process melds the flavors beautifully, delivering a hearty dish with a luscious, caramelized sauce. Ideal for potlucks, barbecues, or simply to elevate weeknight dinners, these baked beans are a nostalgic taste of tradition. Garnished with crisp bacon for a savory finish, this recipe is sure to be a crowd-pleaser.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 pound dried navy beans
- 6 cups water
- 6 slices bacon
- 1 medium onion, diced
- 0.5 cup molasses
- 0.5 cup brown sugar, packed
- 0.25 cup ketchup
- 2 tablespoons Dijon mustard
- 1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar
- 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
- 2 teaspoons kosher salt
- 1 teaspoon black pepper
- 4 cups water (for baking)
Instructions
Rinse the dried navy beans in a colander under cold running water, discarding any debris or damaged beans.
In a large pot, combine the beans and 6 cups of water. Bring to a boil over medium-high heat. Let boil for 2 minutes, then remove from heat, cover, and let soak for 1 hour.
Drain the soaked beans and rinse. Refill the pot with fresh water, covering the beans by about 2 inches. Bring to a boil, then reduce the heat to low and simmer for 45-60 minutes until the beans are tender. Drain and set aside.
Preheat your oven to 300°F (150°C).
In a large oven-proof pot or Dutch oven, cook the bacon slices over medium heat until crisp. Remove the bacon and set aside, leaving about 2 tablespoons of rendered fat in the pot.
Add the diced onion to the pot and sauté in the bacon fat until translucent and softened, about 5 minutes.
Stir in the molasses, brown sugar, ketchup, Dijon mustard, apple cider vinegar, Worcestershire sauce, salt, and pepper until well combined.
Add the cooked beans to the pot and mix gently to coat them in the sauce.
Chop the cooked bacon into small pieces and stir half of it into the pot with the beans. Reserve the remaining bacon for garnish.
Pour 4 cups of water over the beans, stirring gently. Cover the pot with a lid or foil.
Bake the beans in the preheated oven for 4 hours, stirring every hour. If the beans begin to look dry, add 1/2 cup of water as needed.
After 4 hours, remove the lid and bake for an additional 30-45 minutes to thicken the sauce.
Remove the baked beans from the oven, sprinkle with the reserved bacon, and serve hot.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
2772 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 30.0 g | 38% | |
| Saturated Fat | 7.2 g | 36% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 3.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 48 mg | 16% | |
| Sodium | 3290 mg | 143% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 522.4 g | 190% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 71.7 g | 256% | |
| Total Sugars | 242.5 g | ||
| Protein | 118.9 g | 238% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.2 mcg | 1% | |
| Calcium | 1221 mg | 94% | |
| Iron | 33.6 mg | 187% | |
| Potassium | 9400 mg | 200% | |
*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.
