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Classic Baked Beans

Name: Classic Baked Beans
Prep time: 30 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 60 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: {'ingredient': 'Dried navy beans', 'amount': '2 cups'}; {'ingredient': 'Water', 'amount': '5 cups (for cooking) + extra for soaking'}; {'ingredient': 'Onion', 'amount': '1 medium, diced'}; {'ingredient': 'Garlic', 'amount': '3 cloves, minced'}; {'ingredient': 'Brown sugar', 'amount': '1/2 cup'}; {'ingredient': 'Molasses', 'amount': '1/4 cup'}; {'ingredient': 'Ketchup', 'amount': '1/2 cup'}; {'ingredient': 'Yellow mustard', 'amount': '2 tablespoons'}; {'ingredient': 'Worcestershire sauce', 'amount': '2 tablespoons'}; {'ingredient': 'Salt', 'amount': '1 teaspoon'}; {'ingredient': 'Black pepper', 'amount': '1/2 teaspoon'}

Experience the warm and inviting flavors of homemade baked beans, a dish rich in American tradition and comfort. These slow-cooked navy beans are enveloped in a luscious sauce that balances sweetness and tang, making them a beloved staple at barbecues, potlucks, and family gatherings. The combination of molasses, brown sugar, ketchup, and mustard creates a delightful melody of flavors that are sure to warm your heart and home. Perfect as a side dish with crusty bread or as a satisfying main course, these baked beans are a taste of history that brings friends and family together.

Servings: 8

Ingredients

Dried navy beans (2 cups)
Water (5 cups (for cooking) + extra for soaking)
Onion (1 medium, diced)
Garlic (3 cloves, minced)
Brown sugar (1/2 cup)
Molasses (1/4 cup)
Ketchup (1/2 cup)
Yellow mustard (2 tablespoons)
Worcestershire sauce (2 tablespoons)
Salt (1 teaspoon)
Black pepper (1/2 teaspoon)

Instructions

Rinse the dried navy beans thoroughly and soak them in water overnight to soften.
Drain the soaked beans and rinse them again under cold water.
In a large pot, combine the beans, diced onion, minced garlic, molasses, brown sugar, ketchup, mustard, Worcestershire sauce, salt, black pepper, and 5 cups of water.
Bring the mixture to a boil over medium-high heat, then reduce the heat to low and simmer uncovered for about 2 hours, or until the beans are tender.
Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
Transfer the cooked beans and sauce to a baking dish, ensuring they are well mixed.
Bake in the preheated oven for 1 hour, or until the sauce thickens and caramelizes slightly on top.
Serve hot as a side dish or as a main course, ideally paired with crusty bread.

Dietary Information

Servings: 8 • Dish Type: Side Dish/Main Course • Prep Time: 8 hours (soaking) + 15 minutes • Cook Time: 3 hours • Calories: 250 • Fat: 1g • Carbs: 54g • Protein: 13g • Sodium: 450mg • Sugar: 15g

Classic Baked Beans

Servings: 8

Ingredients

Instructions

Dietary Information

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