Baked Beans Recipe
Make Baked Beans Recipe in just 3h 30m. Get the full recipe with step-by-step instructions at pekinthechef.com.
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Ingredients
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Main Ingredients
Method
Preparation
- 1
Soak the Beans
Place the dried navy beans in a large bowl and cover with 8 cups of water. Allow them to soak overnight or for at least 8 hours.
- 2
Preheat Oven
Preheat your oven to 300°F (150°C).
Cooking
- 3
Cook the Beans
After soaking, drain the beans and rinse them under cold water. In a large pot, add the beans and cover with fresh water. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer for about 1 hour or until tender.
- 4
Prepare Ingredients
Chop the onion finely. If using bacon, chop it into small pieces.
- 5
Combine Ingredients
In a large mixing bowl, combine the cooked beans, chopped onion, molasses, brown sugar, ketchup, Dijon mustard, salt, black pepper, and smoked paprika. Mix well until everything is evenly distributed.
- 6
Transfer to Baking Dish
Transfer the mixture to a large baking dish. If using bacon, sprinkle the chopped pieces on top.
- 7
Bake the Beans
Cover the baking dish with aluminum foil and bake in the preheated oven for 2 to 2.5 hours. Remove the foil during the last 30 minutes of cooking to allow the top to caramelize.
Serving
- 8
Cool and Serve
Remove the baked beans from the oven and allow them to cool slightly before serving. Enjoy your delicious baked beans as a side dish or on their own!