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Ingredients
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Beans
Sauce
Toppings
Method
Preparation
- 1
Soak the Beans
Rinse and sort the dried navy beans. Place them in a large bowl, cover with water, and soak overnight or for at least 8 hours. Drain and rinse before cooking.
- 2
Cook the Beans
In a large pot, cover the soaked beans with fresh water. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer for 1-1.5 hours or until beans are tender. Drain and set aside.
Making the Sauce
- 3
Cook the Bacon
In a large skillet over medium heat, cook the bacon until crispy. Remove from pan, crumble, and set aside, keeping the bacon fat in the skillet.
- 4
- 5
Mix the Sauce
In a large mixing bowl, combine the cooked bacon, sautéed onions, brown sugar, ketchup, mustard, apple cider vinegar, salt, black pepper, and garlic powder. Stir until well combined.
Baking
- 6
Combine and Bake
Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). In a large baking dish, combine the cooked beans with the sauce mixture. Stir to mix well. Cover with aluminum foil and bake for 1 hour.
- 7
Add Toppings
Remove the foil, sprinkle shredded cheddar cheese over the top, and bake uncovered for an additional 15 minutes, or until the cheese is melted and bubbly.
- 8
Garnish and Serve
Remove from the oven, sprinkle with chopped parsley for garnish, and serve hot.
