Description
Indulge in the heartwarming flavors of Old Fashioned Baked Beans, a nostalgic dish that evokes memories of family gatherings and backyard BBQs. This recipe combines tender navy beans with a rich blend of molasses, smoky bacon, and spices, delivering a delightful balance of sweet and savory in every bite. Slow-cooked to perfection, these baked beans are not just a side dish; they’re a comforting staple that enhances any meal. Whether you’re serving them at a summer cookout or enjoying them as part of a cozy family dinner, these beans are sure to please everyone at the table.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound dried navy beans
- 8 oz thick-cut bacon, diced
- 1 medium yellow onion, finely chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/2 cup plain tomato sauce or ketchup
- 1/4 cup molasses
- 1/2 cup brown sugar
- 2 tbsp apple cider vinegar
- 1 tbsp yellow mustard
- 2 tsp Worcestershire sauce
- 1 tsp smoked paprika
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Soak navy beans overnight in water. Drain and boil in fresh water for 1 hour.
- In a Dutch oven, fry diced bacon until crisp. Add onion and cook until softened, then stir in garlic.
- Combine tomato sauce, molasses, brown sugar, vinegar, mustard, Worcestershire sauce, smoked paprika, salt, and pepper into the bacon mixture.
- Mix in pre-cooked beans along with reserved cooking liquid; simmer for a few minutes.
- Preheat oven to 325°F (160°C). Cover and bake for 2–3 hours, removing the lid in the last half hour to thicken the sauce.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 3 hours
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 230
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 450mg
- Fat: 5g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 12g
- Protein: 9g
- Cholesterol: 15mg