New England Baked Beans

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Servings: 8 Difficulty: Beginner
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Slow-cooked navy beans in a sweet, savory, and tangy molasses-ketchup sauce
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New England Baked Beans

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Difficulty: Beginner
Servings: 8 Calories: 52.8

Description

These classic New England baked beans offer a deeply comforting and hearty meal. Navy beans are slow-cooked until tender and infused with a rich sauce made from brown sugar, molasses, dry mustard, and ketchup. The addition of savory bacon cubes provides a smoky depth that balances the sweetness of the sauce perfectly. This dish is ideal for potlucks, family dinners, or as a side dish for barbecue gatherings. The long, slow cooking process allows the flavors to meld together beautifully, creating a thick, glossy texture that coats every bean. Simple to prepare but requiring patience, this recipe delivers authentic, home-style flavor that pairs wonderfully with cornbread or coleslaw.

Ingredients

Directions

  1. Soak dried beans overnight in 5 cups of water, then drain and rinse.
  2. Place beans in a large pot, cover with fresh water, and simmer until skins begin to break.
  3. Add brown sugar, molasses, dry mustard, ketchup, cubed bacon, and chopped onion to the pot.
  4. Add enough water to cover the beans and ingredients.
  5. Cover the pot and bake in a preheated oven at 300&# 194;°F (150ðC) for 5 to 6 hours, stirring occasionally.

Nutrition Facts

Servings 8

Amount Per Serving
Calories 52.8kcal
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 0.3g1%
Saturated Fat 0.0g0%
Cholesterol 0.0mg0%
Sodium 10.2mg1%
Total Carbohydrate 11.9g4%
Dietary Fiber 4.6g19%
Sugars 5.6g
Protein 3.1g7%

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

Note

For best results, use navy beans or great northern beans for this traditional recipe.

If using fresh bacon, cook it first until crisp, drain the fat, and then add the cubes to the beans for maximum flavor without excess grease.

The beans should be tender but not mushy. If the mixture becomes too thick during baking, add small amounts of hot water to reach the desired consistency.

Leftovers can be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 4 days or frozen for up to 3 months. Reheat gently on the stovetop with a splash of water.

Keywords: baked beans, navy beans, molasses, bacon, ketchup, brown sugar, new england, slow cooked, comfort food, potluck, barbecue side, smoky, sweet and savory, traditional, hearty, family dinner, onion, dry mustard, casserole, stovetop to oven
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