Baked Beans Recipe
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Ingredients
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Beans
Sauce
Method
Preparation of Beans
- 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
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
- 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.
- 4
- 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
- 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.
- 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.
- 8
Serve
Remove from the oven, let cool slightly, and serve warm. Enjoy your delicious baked beans!
