A hearty and delicious baked beans recipe perfect for gatherings and family meals. This dish combines beans with a flavorful sauce for a savory and slightly sweet taste.
Preparation time
20min
Cooking time
4h
Ingredients
8 Servings
- 115 g bacon
- 100 g brown sugar
- 60 ml ketchup
- 120 ml molasses
- 1 tbsp mustard powder
- 450 g navy beans
- 1 onion
- 0.5 tsp pepper
- 1 tsp salt
- 1 liter water
Directions
Step 1
Rinse and pick over the beans, then soak them in cold water overnight.
Step 2
Drain and rinse the beans, then place them in a large pot with fresh water. Bring to a boil, then reduce the heat and simmer for 1 hour until tender.
Step 3
Preheat your oven to 160°C (325°F).
Step 4
In a large skillet, cook the bacon over medium heat until crisp. Remove the bacon and set aside, leaving the drippings in the skillet.
Step 5
Add the chopped onion to the bacon drippings and cook until softened.
Step 6
In a large ovenproof dish, combine the cooked beans, bacon, onions, molasses, brown sugar, mustard powder, ketchup, salt, and pepper.
Step 7
Pour in the water and stir to combine all ingredients thoroughly.
Step 8
Cover the dish with a lid or aluminum foil and bake in the preheated oven for 3 hours, stirring occasionally.
Step 9
Remove the cover for the last 30 minutes of baking to allow the sauce to thicken.
Step 10
Let the baked beans cool slightly before serving.