Description
Old Fashioned Baked Beans are a nostalgic dish that delivers rich, sweet, and smoky flavors reminiscent of family gatherings. This recipe takes you back to heartwarming moments around the dinner table, filled with laughter and love. Made from scratch using simple ingredients, these slow-cooked beans are perfect for BBQs, potlucks, or cozy family dinners. The easy preparation ensures that even novice cooks can whip up this hearty side dish that is sure to impress guests of all ages. With a tantalizing combination of flavors and textures, these baked beans will quickly become a family favorite.
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 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 the navy beans overnight in a large pot covered with water. Drain and refill the pot with fresh water; boil for an hour and drain again.
- In a Dutch oven, fry the diced bacon until crispy. Add chopped onion and garlic; cook until softened.
- Stir in tomato sauce, molasses, brown sugar, vinegar, mustard, Worcestershire sauce, paprika, salt, pepper, and bay leaf.
- Add cooked beans along with reserved cooking liquid; bring to a simmer for 2–3 minutes.
- Preheat the oven to 325°F (160°C). Cover the Dutch oven and bake for 2 to 3 hours, uncovering for the last 20–30 minutes to thicken.
- Discard the bay leaf and adjust seasoning before serving.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 3 hours
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 14g
- Sodium: 590mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 51g
- Fiber: 13g
- Protein: 12g
- Cholesterol: 15mg