Baked Beans Recipe
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Ingredients
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Main Ingredients
Sauce Ingredients
Method
Preparation
- 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
Prepare the Onion and Garlic
Dice the large onion and mince the garlic cloves.
- 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
- 4
- 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.
- 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.
- 7
Final Adjustments
Check the beans occasionally and stir. If the mixture becomes too thick, add more water. Taste and adjust seasoning if necessary.