Baked Beans Recipe
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Ingredients
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Base Ingredients
Flavoring Ingredients
Method
Preparation of Beans
- 1
Soak the Beans
In a large bowl, soak the dried navy beans in 8 cups of water overnight. This helps soften the beans and reduces cooking time.
- 2
Drain and Rinse
The next day, drain the soaked beans and rinse them under cold water.
Cooking the Beans
- 3
Cook the Beans
In a large pot, add the soaked beans and cover them with fresh water. Bring to a boil, then reduce the heat and simmer for about 1 hour or until the beans are tender.
- 4
Preheat Oven
While the beans are cooking, preheat your oven to 325°F (160°C).
Mixing Ingredients
- 5
- 6
Combine Flavorings
In a large mixing bowl, combine the cooked bacon, sautéed onion, brown sugar, ketchup, mustard, apple cider vinegar, salt, black pepper, garlic powder, and paprika. Mix well.
Baking the Beans
- 7
Combine Beans and Mixture
Once the beans are tender, drain them and add them to the mixing bowl with the flavoring ingredients. Stir gently to combine.
- 8
Bake the Beans
Transfer the mixture to a baking dish and cover with foil. Bake in the preheated oven for 1.5 to 2 hours, stirring occasionally, until the beans are thick and bubbly.
