How To Make Boston Baked Beans
Beans are great when you want an easy side dish to complement the rest of your meal. Discover just how much you can do with beans with these bean recipes that are easy to follow!
Serves:
Ingredients
- 2 cups dried navy beans
- 1/2 cup molasses
- 1/4 cup brown sugar
- 1/4 cup ketchup
- 2 tablespoons Dijon mustard
- 1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
- 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
- 4 cups water
- 4 slices bacon, cut into small pieces
Instructions
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Rinse the navy beans with cold water, then place them in a large bowl. Cover with water and let soak overnight or for at least 8 hours.
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Drain and rinse the soaked beans. Transfer them to a large pot or Dutch oven.
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In a separate bowl, combine the molasses, brown sugar, ketchup, mustard, cider vinegar, salt, black pepper, onion powder, and garlic powder. Mix well.
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Pour the molasses mixture over the beans in the pot. Add 4 cups of water and stir to combine.
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Place the pot over medium heat and bring to a boil. Reduce the heat to low and simmer, covered, for 3 hours or until the beans are tender and the sauce has thickened. Stir occasionally.
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Meanwhile, preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
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In a skillet, cook the bacon pieces until crispy. Remove from heat and set aside.
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Once the beans are done cooking on the stovetop, transfer them to a baking dish. Sprinkle the cooked bacon pieces on top.
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Bake in the preheated oven for 30 minutes or until the beans are bubbly and the bacon is crispy.
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Remove from the oven and let cool for a few minutes before serving.
Nutrition
- Calories : 432kcal
- Total Fat : 5g
- Saturated Fat : 1g
- Cholesterol : 7mg
- Sodium : 651mg
- Total Carbohydrates : 86g
- Dietary Fiber : 16g
- Sugar : 41g
- Protein : 20g
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