The Ultimate Guide to Making Delicious Baked Beans Recipe
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A timeless, hearty baked beans recipe made with navy beans, molasses, and smoky spices. Perfect as a side dish for barbecues or a comforting main meal.
Prep Time 15 minutes mins
Cook Time 4 hours hrs
Total Time 4 hours hrs 15 minutes mins
Course Baking
Cuisine Baking
Beans:
- 1 pound dried navy beans or Great Northern beans, soaked overnight
For the Sauce:
- 1/4 cup molasses
- 1/4 cup brown sugar
- 1/4 cup ketchup
- 2 tablespoons Dijon mustard
- 2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
Aromatics and Add-ins:
- 1 medium onion finely diced
- 2 cloves garlic minced
- 4 slices of bacon cooked and crumbled (optional for non-vegetarian)
- 3 cups water or vegetable broth