Old Time Baked Beans

Take a trip back to simpler times with this hearty and flavorful Old Time Baked Beans recipe, a true homage to classic comfort food. Made from scratch using tender dried navy beans, smoky bacon, and a rich, sweet-savory sauce of molasses, dark brown sugar, and a hint of Dijon mustard, these baked beans are slow-cooked to perfection for an authentic depth of flavor. The addition of sautéed onions and Worcestershire sauce enhances the dish with a satisfying balance of sweetness and tanginess. Perfect as a side at barbecues, potlucks, or hearty dinners, these baked beans are both nostalgic and utterly irresistible. With just a bit of patience, you'll have a crowd-pleasing dish that's well worth the wait!

Nutriscore Rating: 74/100

Prep Time:20 mins

Cook Time:300 mins

Total Time:320 mins

Servings: 6

Ingredients

• 2 cups dried navy beans
• 6 slices bacon
• 1 large onion, finely chopped
• 0.333 cup molasses
• 0.25 cup dark brown sugar
• 0.25 cup ketchup
• 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
• 2 teaspoons Worcestershire sauce
• 1.5 teaspoons salt
• 1 teaspoon ground black pepper
• 4 cups water

Directions

Step 1

Rinse the dried navy beans under cold water and remove any debris or stones.

Step 2

Place the beans in a large pot and cover with water. Let them soak overnight, or at least 8 hours.

Step 3

After soaking, drain and rinse the beans. Return them to the pot and cover with fresh water. Bring to a boil, then reduce the heat and simmer for 45 minutes to 1 hour, or until the beans are tender. Drain and set aside.

Step 4

Preheat your oven to 300°F (150°C).

Step 5

In a large skillet, cook the bacon over medium heat until crisp. Remove the bacon, crumble, and set aside. Reserve 2 tablespoons of the bacon drippings in the skillet.

Step 6

In the same skillet with the reserved bacon drippings, sauté the finely chopped onion until softened and translucent, about 5 minutes.

Step 7

In a large, oven-safe Dutch oven or baking dish, combine the cooked beans, crumbled bacon, sautéed onions, molasses, brown sugar, ketchup, Dijon mustard, Worcestershire sauce, salt, and black pepper.

Step 8

Pour in the 4 cups of water and stir everything together until evenly combined.

Step 9

Cover the Dutch oven or baking dish tightly with a lid or aluminum foil and bake in the preheated oven for 4 hours, stirring halfway through.

Step 10

Remove the lid or foil, stir the beans, and bake uncovered for an additional 30 minutes, allowing the sauce to thicken.

Step 11

Remove from the oven and let cool slightly before serving. Enjoy your Old Time Baked Beans!

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	1820.8 grams (1820.8g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	2264

Total Fat 26.20g	34%
Saturated Fat 7.00g	35%
Polyunsaturated Fat 3.00g
Cholesterol 48mg	16%
Sodium 5189mg	226%
Total Carbohydrate 413.40g	150%
Dietary Fiber 64.30g	230%
Total Sugars 163.50g
Protein 107.40g	215%

Vitamin D 8IU	39%
Calcium 975mg	75%
Iron 28mg	155%
Potassium 7831mg	167%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 10.2%

Protein: 18.5%

Carbs: 71.3%