Jul 14 2026
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Irish Baked Beans Recipe

Inspired by The Castle, Black Rock
Time2h 30m
Serves6

Make Irish Baked Beans Recipe in just 2h 30m. 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

  1. 1

    Soak the Beans

    In a large bowl, place the dried navy beans and cover them with 6 cups of water. Allow them to soak overnight or for at least 8 hours.

  2. 2

    Drain and Rinse

    After soaking, drain the beans and rinse them under cold water to remove any debris.

Cooking

  1. 3

    Cook Beans

    In a large pot, add the soaked beans and cover them with fresh water. Bring to a boil, then reduce the heat and simmer for about 30 minutes, or until the beans are tender. Drain and set aside.

  2. 4

    Prepare the Sauce

    In the same pot, cook the diced bacon over medium heat until crispy. Add the chopped onion and cook until softened, about 5 minutes. Stir in the minced garlic and cook for another minute.

  3. 5

    Combine Ingredients

    Add the tomato paste, brown sugar, molasses, Dijon mustard, cider vinegar, salt, black pepper, thyme, and bay leaf to the pot. Stir well to combine.

  4. 6

    Add Beans

    Gently fold in the cooked beans until they are well coated with the sauce.

  5. 7

    Bake

    Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Transfer the mixture to a baking dish and cover it with aluminum foil. Bake for 1 hour. Remove the foil and bake for an additional 30 minutes, or until the top is bubbly and caramelized.

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