Crockpot Boston Baked Beans

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Servings: 8 Difficulty: Intermediate
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Slow-cooked navy beans with molasses, brown sugar, and bacon for a classic, hearty comfort dish.
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Crockpot Boston Baked Beans

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Difficulty: Intermediate
Servings: 8 Calories: 473.1

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These Crockpot Boston Baked Beans are the ultimate comfort food, offering a rich, savory-sweet flavor profile that warms the soul. Navy beans are slow-cooked to tender perfection in a robust sauce made from molasses, brown sugar, and ketchup, all infused with the smoky depth of diced bacon. The result is a thick, glossy bean mixture that is incredibly satisfying. This dish is perfect for potlucks, Sunday dinners, or any time you want a hands-off meal that tastes like it cooked all day. Serve them alongside cornbread or as a hearty side to barbecue meats for a classic American feast.

Ingredients

Directions

  1. Rinse dried navy beans and soak in a large bowl of water overnight, or use the quick-soak method by boiling for 2 minutes then letting sit for 1 hour.
  2. Drain and rinse the soaked beans thoroughly.
  3. In a large slow cooker, combine the drained beans, chopped onions, brown sugar, molasses, catsup, diced bacon, salt, dry mustard, and pepper.
  4. Pour in 1 cup of water and stir gently to combine all ingredients evenly.
  5. Cover the slow cooker and cook on LOW heat for 10 to 12 hours, or until the beans are tender and the sauce has thickened.
  6. For a fruity twist, stir in 1 cup of drained pineapple chunks during the last hour of cooking.
  7. Taste and adjust seasoning with additional salt or pepper if desired before serving.

Nutrition Facts

Servings 8

Amount Per Serving
Calories 473.1kcal
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 12.7g20%
Saturated Fat 4.1g21%
Cholesterol 13.1mg5%
Sodium 15155.4mg632%
Total Carbohydrate 73.3g25%
Dietary Fiber 12.1g49%
Sugars 44.8g
Protein 20.0g40%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily value may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

Keywords: american, bacon, baked, beans, boston, brown sugar, crockpot, dinner, easy, hearty, molasses, navy beans, slow cooker, comfort food, side dish, vegetarian option, potluck, classic, homestyle, sweet and savory
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