Homemade Baked Beans Recipe
Make Homemade Baked Beans Recipe in just 3h . Get the full recipe with step-by-step instructions at pekinthechef.com.
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Ingredients
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Beans
Cooking Liquid
Flavorings
Vegetables
Optional Add-ins
Method
Preparation
- 1
Soak the Beans
Rinse the dried navy beans in cold water. Place them in a large bowl and cover with water. Let them soak overnight (or at least 6-8 hours) to soften.
- 2
Drain and Rinse
After soaking, drain the beans and rinse them under cold water.
Cooking
- 3
Combine Ingredients
In a large pot, combine the soaked beans, 6 cups of water, and 1 cup of chicken or vegetable broth. Bring to a boil over medium-high heat.
- 4
Simmer the Beans
Once boiling, reduce the heat to low and cover the pot. Simmer the beans for about 1 to 1.5 hours, or until they are tender. You may need to add more water as they cook.
- 5
Add Flavorings
Stir in the brown sugar, ketchup, molasses, yellow mustard, apple cider vinegar, salt, black pepper, smoked paprika, chopped onion, and minced garlic. If using, also add the cooked bacon or pancetta.
- 6
Serving
- 7
Serve the Beans
Once baked, remove from the oven and let cool for a few minutes. Serve warm and enjoy your homemade baked beans!
