Description
Old Fashioned Baked Beans are a comforting classic, bursting with sweet and smoky flavors that evoke nostalgia. Perfect for BBQs, potlucks, or cozy family dinners, this easy-to-make side dish features tender navy beans slow-cooked to perfection in a rich sauce. The combination of crispy bacon, aromatic onions, and a blend of tangy sauces creates a delightful harmony of tastes that everyone at the table will love. With simple ingredients and straightforward instructions, these baked beans are sure to become a staple in your home. Enjoy them warm alongside grilled meats or as part of a hearty casserole.
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 one hour. Reserve cooking liquid.
- In a Dutch oven over medium heat, fry diced bacon until crisp. Add onion and cook until soft; stir in garlic.
- Mix in tomato sauce, molasses, brown sugar, vinegar, mustard, Worcestershire sauce, smoked paprika, salt, and pepper.
- Stir in pre-cooked beans and reserved liquid; bring to a simmer.
- Preheat oven to 325°F (160°C). Cover tightly and bake for 2–3 hours; remove lid last 20–30 minutes.
- Discard bay leaf before serving.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 620mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 53g
- Fiber: 14g
- Protein: 12g
- Cholesterol: 15mg