Traditional Appalachian Baked Beans
Discover the comforting flavors of Traditional Appalachian Baked Beans, a soul-warming dish that brings rustic simplicity to your table. This recipe features tender navy beans slow-cooked to perfection in a rich and savory sauce infused with molasses, brown sugar, and a touch of tangy apple cider vinegar. Crispy bacon and sautéed onions add depth and smoky flavor, while an oven-baked finish creates a lusciously thick caramelized glaze. Perfect for potlucks, barbecues, or a cozy family dinner, these baked beans capture the essence of Appalachian home cooking. A true classic, hearty and wholesome, made with ingredients you know and love.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 pound dried navy beans
- 8 cups water
- 6 slices bacon
- 1 large onion
- 0.5 cup molasses
- 0.25 cup brown sugar
- 2 tablespoons yellow mustard
- 2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar
- 0.25 cup ketchup
- 2 teaspoons salt
- 1 teaspoon black pepper
- 2 cups water (additional for baking)
Instructions
Rinse the dried navy beans under cold water and remove any debris.
Place the beans in a large pot and cover them with 8 cups of water. Let the beans soak overnight or for at least 8 hours.
After soaking, drain and rinse the beans. Refill the pot with fresh water and bring the beans to a boil. Reduce the heat and simmer for 60 minutes, or until the beans are tender. Drain and set aside.
Preheat your oven to 325°F (163°C).
While the oven is heating, chop the bacon into small pieces and cook in a skillet over medium heat until crispy. Remove the bacon with a slotted spoon and place on a plate lined with paper towels. Reserve the bacon drippings in the skillet.
Dice the onion and sauté it in the bacon drippings until softened and translucent, about 5 minutes.
In a large oven-safe baking dish or Dutch oven, combine the cooked beans, crispy bacon, sautéed onion, molasses, brown sugar, yellow mustard, apple cider vinegar, ketchup, salt, and black pepper.
Pour 2 cups of water into the baking dish and stir everything to combine.
Cover the dish tightly with aluminum foil or a lid and bake in the preheated oven for 2 hours.
After 2 hours, remove the lid or foil, stir the beans, and bake uncovered for an additional 1 hour, allowing the sauce to thicken and caramelize.
Once done, remove from the oven and let cool for a few minutes before serving. Enjoy your Traditional Appalachian Baked Beans!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
433 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 4.0 g | 5% | |
| Saturated Fat | 1.2 g | 6% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 8 mg | 3% | |
| Sodium | 875 mg | 38% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 81.7 g | 30% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 12.7 g | 45% | |
| Total Sugars | 34.5 g | ||
| Protein | 20.1 g | 40% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.1 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 225 mg | 17% | |
| Iron | 5.8 mg | 32% | |
| Potassium | 1594 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.
