Homemade Baked Beans: Easy & Delicious BBQ Side Dish Recipe

Name: Homemade Baked Beans: Easy & Delicious BBQ Side Dish Recipe
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 150 min
Total time: 170 min
Yield: 8
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 1 pound Navy Beans, dried (soaked overnight); 4 slices Bacon (chopped); 1 medium Yellow Onion (chopped); 2 cloves Garlic (minced); 1/2 cup Ketchup; 1/4 cup Molasses; 1/4 cup Brown Sugar; 1 tablespoon Dijon Mustard; 1 tablespoon Apple Cider Vinegar; 1 teaspoon Worcestershire Sauce; 1 teaspoon Salt (or to taste); 1/2 teaspoon Black Pepper (freshly ground); 3-4 cups Water or Bean Soaking Liquid (as needed)

Forget canned beans! This recipe shows you how to make rich, flavorful homemade baked beans from scratch. Perfect for your next BBQ, this side dish is packed with smoky bacon, sweet molasses, and savory spices. Elevate your meal with this comforting classic, made simply and deliciously.

#Baked Beans

#Homemade

#BBQ Side Dish

#Comfort Food

#From Scratch

#Classic Recipe

Baked Beans in Dutch Oven

Recipe Information

20m

Prep Time

2h 30m

Cook Time

2h 50m

Total Time

Servings

Medium

American

English

Nutrition (per serving)

350

Calories

15g

Protein

50g

Carbs

10g

Fat

Serving Spoon of Baked Beans

Ingredients

Servings: 8

💡 Tip: Check off ingredients as you add them to keep track of your progress!

Close-up of Finished Baked Beans

Instructions

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Rinse dried navy beans thoroughly and soak them in cold water overnight, or for at least 8 hours. Drain and rinse before use.
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Rinse dried navy beans thoroughly and soak them in cold water overnight, or for at least 8 hours. Drain and rinse before use.
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Soaking ensures even cooking and reduces cooking time.
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In a large oven-safe pot or Dutch oven, cook chopped bacon over medium heat until crispy. Remove bacon, leaving some fat. Add chopped onion and sauté until softened, about 5-7 minutes. Add minced garlic and cook for 1 minute more.
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In a large oven-safe pot or Dutch oven, cook chopped bacon over medium heat until crispy. Remove bacon, leaving some fat. Add chopped onion and sauté until softened, about 5-7 minutes. Add minced garlic and cook for 1 minute more.
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Don't discard the bacon fat; it adds flavor to the beans.

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Return the cooked bacon to the pot. Add the drained beans, ketchup, molasses, brown sugar, Dijon mustard, apple cider vinegar, Worcestershire sauce, salt, and black pepper. Stir well to combine all ingredients.
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Return the cooked bacon to the pot. Add the drained beans, ketchup, molasses, brown sugar, Dijon mustard, apple cider vinegar, Worcestershire sauce, salt, and black pepper. Stir well to combine all ingredients.
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Ensure all beans are coated evenly with the sauce mixture.
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Pour in 3-4 cups of water or bean soaking liquid, ensuring the beans are mostly submerged. Bring the mixture to a gentle simmer on the stovetop. Cover the pot and transfer to a preheated oven at 300°F (150°C). Bake for 2-3 hours, or until beans are very tender and the sauce has thickened. Stir occasionally during baking.
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Pour in 3-4 cups of water or bean soaking liquid, ensuring the beans are mostly submerged. Bring the mixture to a gentle simmer on the stovetop. Cover the pot and transfer to a preheated oven at 300°F (150°C). Bake for 2-3 hours, or until beans are very tender and the sauce has thickened. Stir occasionally during baking.
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If the sauce becomes too thick, add more hot water or broth. For a smoky flavor, consider adding a dash of liquid smoke.
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Remove from oven, let rest for a few minutes, then serve hot as a delicious side dish.
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Remove from oven, let rest for a few minutes, then serve hot as a delicious side dish.
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Baked beans pair perfectly with grilled meats, hot dogs, and coleslaw.