Jun 09 2026
RestaurantsIron Rail BrewingBaked Beans Recipe

Baked Beans Recipe

Inspired by Iron Rail Brewing
Time4h
Serves6

Make Baked Beans Recipe in just 4h . Get the full recipe with step-by-step instructions at pekinthechef.com.

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Ingredients

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Main Ingredients

Sauce Ingredients

Method

Preparation

  1. 1

    Soak the Beans

    In a large bowl, add the dried navy beans and cover them with water. Allow them to soak overnight or for at least 8 hours.

  2. 2

    Prepare the Onion and Garlic

    Dice the large onion and mince the garlic cloves.

  3. 3

    Cook the Bacon

    In a large skillet over medium heat, cook the bacon slices until crispy. Remove bacon, crumble it, and set aside. Reserve 2 tablespoons of bacon fat in the skillet.

Cooking

  1. 4

    Sauté Onion and Garlic

    In the skillet with reserved bacon fat, add the diced onion and sauté until translucent, about 5 minutes. Add minced garlic and sauté for another minute.

  2. 5

    Combine Ingredients

    In a large pot, combine soaked and drained navy beans, sautéed onion and garlic, crumbled bacon, brown sugar, ketchup, mustard, apple cider vinegar, salt, and black pepper.

  3. 6

    Add Water and Bake

    Pour in 4 cups of water and stir to combine. Bring to a boil, then cover and bake in a preheated oven at 300°F (150°C) for 2 to 3 hours, or until the beans are tender.

  4. 7

    Final Adjustments

    Check the beans occasionally and stir. If the mixture becomes too thick, add more water. Taste and adjust seasoning if necessary.

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