Baked Beans Recipe
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Ingredients
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Beans
Sauce
Method
Preparation of Beans
- 1
Soak the Beans
Rinse the dried navy beans under cold water to remove any debris. Place the beans in a large bowl, cover them with 6 cups of water, and let them soak overnight.
- 2
Cook the Beans
After soaking, drain the beans and transfer them to a pot. Cover the beans with fresh water (about 6 cups), bring to a boil, then reduce the heat and simmer for 1 hour until tender. Drain excess water and set the beans aside.
Making the Sauce
- 3
Cook the Bacon
In a large skillet over medium heat, cook the diced bacon until it is crisp. Remove the bacon from the skillet and drain on paper towels, leaving the drippings in the pan.
- 4
- 5
Combine Ingredients for Sauce
In a large bowl, combine the cooked bacon, sautéed onion, brown sugar, ketchup, mustard, apple cider vinegar, salt, and black pepper. Mix well to create a uniform sauce.
Baking the Beans
- 6
Combine Beans and Sauce
In a large baking dish, combine the cooked navy beans with the sauce mixture. Stir well to ensure that the beans are fully coated in the sauce.
- 7
Bake the Beans
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Cover the baking dish with aluminum foil and bake for 1 hour. After 1 hour, remove the foil and bake for an additional 30 minutes or until the beans are bubbly and the sauce is thickened.