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A close up of a wooden spoon scooping some Homemade Baked Beans out of the pot. The beans are in a thick, brown sauce.
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Homemade Baked Beans

Homemade Baked Beans are seriously delicious AND easy to make! This recipe features navy beans perfectly slow-cooked with bacon and molasses.
Prep Time10 minutes
Cook Time3 hours
Soak Time1 day
Total Time1 day 3 hours 10 minutes
Course: Side Dish
Cuisine: American
Keyword: Baked Beans Recipe
Servings: 12 Servings
Calories: 170kcal
Author: Kelly Anthony

Ingredients

  • 1 lb navy beans soaked overnight
  • 4 slices thick-cut bacon diced
  • 1 yellow onion diced
  • ⅓ cup molasses
  • ½ cup brown sugar, lightly packed
  • 3 tablespoons apple cider vinegar
  • 1 tablspoon Kosher salt
  • 1 tablespoon dry mustard
  • 2 teaspoons black pepper

Instructions

  • Preheat oven to 300°F.  Pour soaked beans into a strainer and rinse thoroughly. Add rinsed beans to a Dutch oven, cover with water by 2”, and bring to a boil over high heat.
  • Reduce heat to medium-low and allow to simmer 30 minutes, or until just tender to the bite but still firm in texture. 
  • Add the remaining ingredients and stir to evenly incorporate. Place the lid on the Dutch oven and bake for 2 hours. Uncover and bake for an additional 1 ½ to 2 hours, or until the texture is to your liking, stirring every 30 minutes or so. Remove from the oven, serve, and enjoy. 

Notes

To soak beans overnight is simple: Pour the beans into a strainer and rinse. Place them into a very large bowl and pour water over the beans to cover by 2". Allow them to soak overnight or for up to 24 hours. 

Nutrition

Calories: 170kcal | Carbohydrates: 26g | Protein: 5g | Fat: 5g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Cholesterol: 8mg | Sodium: 667mg | Potassium: 329mg | Fiber: 4g | Sugar: 16g | Vitamin A: 4IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 56mg | Iron: 2mg