Baked Beans Recipe
Sweet and savory baked beans with bacon.
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Ingredients
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Beans
Bacon and Aromatics
Sauce Ingredients
Method
Preparing the Beans
- 1
Soak the Beans
Rinse the dried navy beans under cold water. Place them in a large bowl and cover with 6 cups of water. Let them soak overnight or for at least 8 hours.
- 2
Cook the Beans
Drain the soaked beans, then transfer them to a pot. Add fresh water to cover the beans by about 2 inches. Bring to a boil, then reduce the heat and simmer for about 1 hour or until the beans are tender. Drain and set aside.
Cooking the Bacon and Aromatics
- 3
Cook the Bacon
In a large skillet over medium heat, cook the bacon until crispy. Remove the bacon and let it cool on a paper towel-lined plate, then chop into small pieces.
- 4
Making the Sauce
- 5
Combine Sauce Ingredients
In a mixing bowl, combine brown sugar, ketchup, mustard, apple cider vinegar, salt, and black pepper. Mix well until fully combined.
Combining and Baking
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