Weekend Cookers Famous Baked Beans
Dive into ultimate comfort food with Weekend Cookers Famous Baked Beans, a hearty dish packed with smoky, tangy, and sweet flavors that will steal the spotlight at any gathering. This crowd-pleasing recipe starts with tender navy beans simmered to perfection with crispy bacon, sautéed onions, and a bold, homemade sauce made from ketchup, molasses, brown sugar, and smoked paprika. The slow-cooked flavor develops even further with a final bake in the oven, where the sauce thickens and the crumbled bacon topping gets irresistibly crispy. Perfect as a side dish for BBQs, potlucks, or family dinners, these easy-to-make baked beans are a rich, savory-sweet addition to your table. Complete with prep tips and a slow-simmer technique, this recipe ensures every bite is packed with depth and flavor.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 pound Dried navy beans
- 8 slices Bacon
- 1 large Yellow onion, diced
- 3 cloves Garlic, minced
- 1 cup Ketchup
- 0.5 cup Brown sugar
- 0.333 cup Molasses
- 2 tablespoons Dijon mustard
- 1 tablespoon Apple cider vinegar
- 2 teaspoons Smoked paprika
- 1 teaspoon Ground black pepper
- 1 teaspoon Salt
- 4 cups Water or chicken stock
Instructions
Rinse the navy beans thoroughly and soak them overnight in a large bowl filled with water. Drain and rinse again before cooking.
In a large pot, cook the bacon slices over medium heat until crispy. Remove the bacon, crumble it, and set it aside. Leave about 2 tablespoons of bacon fat in the pot.
Add the diced onion to the pot and sauté over medium heat until softened, about 5 minutes. Add the minced garlic and cook for an additional 1 minute.
Stir in the ketchup, brown sugar, molasses, Dijon mustard, apple cider vinegar, smoked paprika, black pepper, and salt. Cook the mixture for 2-3 minutes, stirring well.
Add the soaked and drained navy beans to the pot, mixing them with the sauce. Pour in the water or chicken stock to just cover the beans.
Bring the mixture to a boil, then reduce the heat to low. Cover the pot and simmer for 2-3 hours, stirring occasionally, until the beans are tender.
Preheat your oven to 325°F (160°C). Transfer the mixture to a large baking dish and cover with aluminum foil. Bake for 1 hour to allow the flavors to meld and the sauce to thicken.
Remove the foil and sprinkle the crumbled bacon over the top of the beans. Bake uncovered for an additional 15 minutes.
Remove the baked beans from the oven and let them rest for 10 minutes before serving. Enjoy!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
2779 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
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| Total Fat | 36.2 g | 46% | |
| Saturated Fat | 9.2 g | 46% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 4.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 63 mg | 21% | |
| Sodium | 5208 mg | 226% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 505.1 g | 184% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 74.3 g | 265% | |
| Total Sugars | 208.7 g | ||
| Protein | 126.0 g | 252% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.3 mcg | 1% | |
| Calcium | 1024 mg | 79% | |
| Iron | 31.5 mg | 175% | |
| Potassium | 8747 mg | 186% | |
*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.
