Crockpot Boston Baked Beans

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.

Cooking Method: Slow Cooking

Cuisine: American

Courses: Side Dishes

Difficulty: Intermediate

Servings: 8

Calories: 473.1

Dietary: Gluten-free

Description

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

1 pound Dried Navy beans
2 Onions, chopped
1/2 cup Brown sugar
1/4 cup Molasses
1/3 cup Catsup
1/4 pound Bacon, diced
1 tablespoon Salt
1 1/2 teaspoon Dry mustard
1/4 teaspoon Pepper

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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