Fit For A King Baked Beans
Description
These hearty baked beans are a true comfort food classic, combining tender navy beans with crispy bacon and aromatic spices. The sauce is a perfect balance of sweet dark brown sugar, tangy apple cider, and rich molasses, thickened with crushed gingersnaps for a subtle warmth. Slow-baking allows the flavors to meld into a deep, savory-sweet sauce that coats every bean. Ideal for potlucks, summer barbecues, or a cozy weeknight dinner alongside grilled meats or cornbread.Ingredients
Directions
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Preheat oven to 300°F (150°C).
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In a medium skillet over medium heat, fry the chopped bacon until crisp and browned.
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Transfer the bacon to a plate lined with paper towels to drain.
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Discard all but 1 teaspoon of the bacon fat from the skillet.
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Add the chopped onions, minced ginger, and minced garlic to the skillet with the reserved fat.
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Sauté the vegetables for 4 to 5 minutes, stirring frequently, until the onions are tender and translucent.
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In a 2-quart baking dish or casserole, combine the sautéed vegetable mixture, drained navy beans, dark brown sugar, molasses, salsa, apple cider, Dijon mustard, crushed gingersnaps, dried thyme, ground allspice, and bay leaves.
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Stir in the cooked bacon pieces and mix everything thoroughly until the beans are evenly coated.
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Cover the dish tightly with aluminum foil.
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Bake in the preheated oven for 2 hours.
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Remove the foil and bake uncovered for an additional 30 minutes, allowing the sauce to thicken and bubble.
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Remove from oven and discard the bay leaves before serving.
Nutrition Facts
Servings 12 servings
- Amount Per Serving
- Calories 331kcal
- % Daily Value *
- Total Fat 2.9g5%
- Saturated Fat 0.7g4%
- Cholesterol 1mg1%
- Sodium 86mg4%
- Total Carbohydrate 62.5g21%
- Dietary Fiber 21.6g87%
- Sugars 11g
- Protein 17.1g35%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily value may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
