Baked Beans Recipe
Make Baked Beans Recipe in just 2h 30m. Get the full recipe with step-by-step instructions at pekinthechef.com.
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Ingredients
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Base Ingredients
Flavoring Ingredients
Method
Preparation
- 1
Soak the Beans
In a large bowl, add the dried navy beans and cover them with water. Let them soak overnight or for at least 8 hours.
- 2
Drain and Rinse
After soaking, drain the beans and rinse them under cold water.
Cooking
- 3
Cook the Beans
In a large pot, add the soaked beans and 6 cups of fresh water. Bring to a boil, then reduce the heat to low and simmer for about 1 hour, or until the beans are tender.
- 4
Preheat Oven
Preheat your oven to 325°F (160°C).
- 5
Prepare Flavoring Mixture
In a large mixing bowl, combine the diced onion, molasses, brown sugar, ketchup, Dijon mustard, apple cider vinegar, salt, black pepper, smoked paprika, and garlic powder. Mix well until all ingredients are combined.
- 6
Combine Beans and Flavoring
Once the beans are cooked and tender, drain them and add them to the mixing bowl with the flavoring mixture. If using, add the diced bacon. Stir everything together until well combined.
- 7
Bake the Beans
Transfer the bean mixture to a baking dish or casserole. Cover with aluminum foil and bake in the preheated oven for 1 hour. After 1 hour, remove the foil and bake for an additional 30 minutes, or until the top is bubbly and caramelized.
