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A rustic black pot on a wood round, brimming with thick, caramelized baked beans recipe studded with bacon bits and garnished with fresh parsley, surrounded by dinner rolls.

Baked Beans Recipe

Delicious slow‑Baked Beans Recipe stewed with bacon, ham hock and a sweet‑smoky molasses sauce perfect as a BBQ side or hearty main.
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Course: Main dish, Side Dish
Cuisine: American, Southern
Keyword: baked beans recipe | indian, Baked beans recipe oven, Baked beans recipe vegetarian, Baked beans recipe with bacon, Baked beans recipe with ground beef, Canned baked beans recipe, Easy baked beans recipe, Healthy baked beans recipe with canned beans
Prep Time: 20 minutes
Cook Time: 5 minutes
Soaking Time: 10 minutes
Total Time: 35 minutes
Servings: 8
Calories: 350kcal
Cost: $12

Equipment

  • 1 6‑qt Dutch oven (Heavy‑bottomed for even baking)
  • 1 Wooden spoon
  • 1 Sharp knife (For chopping bacon & onions)
  • 1 Measuring Cups
  • 1 Slow cooker (opt.) (Alternative to oven)

Ingredients

  • 1 lb Dried navy beans - Rinsed soaked overnight
  • 6 slices Thick‑cut bacon - Cut into chunks
  • 1 whole Smoked ham hock
  • 1 large Yellow onion - Diced
  • 4 cloves Garlic - Minced
  • 1 cup Tomato sauce
  • ½ cup Brown sugar - Packed
  • ¼ cup Molasses
  • 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
  • 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
  • 2 leaves Bay leaves
  • 1 teaspoon Smoked paprika
  • — to taste Salt & pepper

Instructions

  • Rinse navy beans and soak them overnight to hydrate
    A marble countertop with a glass bowl of clear soaking water, a metal sieve holding pale navy beans, a small dish of baking soda, and a folded linen towel, all arranged around a vintage alarm clock.
  • Simmer soaked beans until just tender then drain
    Overhead view of a heavy Dutch oven on a wooden board, filled with crisp bacon cubes and translucent diced onions sizzling together, with jars of spices and bay leaves in the background.
  • Fry bacon pieces until crispy and reserve the fat
    A cast‑iron pot showing layers of drained beans topped with a glossy tomato‑molasses sauce, sprinkled with brown sugar and mustard, ready to be baked.
  • Mix beans, sauce, and bacon then slow‑bake covered
  • Let baked beans sit before serving for best flavor
    A rustic black pot on a wood round, brimming with thick, caramelized baked beans recipe studded with bacon bits and garnished with fresh parsley, surrounded by dinner rolls.

Notes

Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.

Nutrition

Serving: 240g | Calories: 350kcal (18%) | Carbohydrates: 45g (15%) | Protein: 15g (30%) | Fat: 12g (18%) | Saturated Fat: 4g (25%) | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 5g | Trans Fat: 0.3g | Cholesterol: 30mg (10%) | Sodium: 700mg (30%) | Potassium: 700mg (20%) | Fiber: 10g (42%) | Sugar: 20g (22%) | Vitamin A: 500IU (10%) | Vitamin C: 10mg (12%) | Calcium: 80mg (8%) | Iron: 3mg (17%)
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