Jul 14 2026
RestaurantsHodak's Restaurant & BarBaked Beans Recipe

Baked Beans Recipe

Time3h
Serves6

Make Baked Beans Recipe in just 3h . Get the full recipe with step-by-step instructions at pekinthechef.com.

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Ingredients

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Beans

Sauce

Method

Preparation of Beans

  1. 1

    Soak the Beans

    Place the dried navy beans in a large bowl and cover them with water. Let them soak overnight or for at least 8 hours.

  2. 2

    Cook the Beans

    After soaking, drain the beans and rinse them. In a large pot, combine the beans with 4 cups of fresh water. Bring to a boil, then reduce the heat and simmer for about 1 hour or until the beans are tender. Drain the beans and set aside.

Preparation of Sauce

  1. 3

    Cook the Bacon

    In a large skillet over medium heat, cook the bacon slices until crispy. Remove the bacon from the skillet and crumble it into small pieces. Reserve the bacon drippings in the skillet.

  2. 4

    Sauté the Onion

    In the same skillet with the reserved bacon drippings, add the chopped onion. Sauté until the onion is soft and translucent, about 5 minutes.

  3. 5

    Combine Sauce Ingredients

    In a large bowl, combine the cooked bacon, sautéed onion, molasses, brown sugar, ketchup, mustard, salt, black pepper, smoked paprika, and 1 cup of water. Mix well until combined.

Baking

  1. 6

    Combine Beans and Sauce

    In a large baking dish, combine the cooked navy beans with the sauce mixture. Stir well to ensure all the beans are coated.

  2. 7

    Bake the Beans

    Preheat the oven to 325°F (160°C). Cover the baking dish with aluminum foil and bake for 1.5 to 2 hours, stirring occasionally, until the beans are tender and the sauce is thickened.

  3. 8

    Serve

    Remove from the oven, let cool slightly, and serve warm. Enjoy your delicious baked beans!

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