Scrumptious New England Baked Beans
Indulge in the warm, comforting flavors of New England baked beans, a classic dish that brings back memories of family gatherings and summer barbecues. This hearty recipe combines creamy navy beans with rich bacon, sweet molasses, and a medley of seasonings. Perfect as a side or main dish, these baked beans are sure to delight your taste buds and leave everyone craving more.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 3 hours
- Total Time: 3 hours 15 minutes
- Yield: Serves approximately 8
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
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- 1 lb dried navy beans
- 6 strips thick-cut bacon
- 1 medium onion, chopped
- ½ cup molasses
- ½ cup light brown sugar
- 2 tbsp Dijon mustard
- 2 tbsp Worcestershire sauce
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 2 cups water
Instructions
- Prepare the Beans: Soak the dried navy beans in water overnight. Drain and rinse before cooking.
- Cook the Bacon: In a large pot over medium heat, cook the bacon until crispy. Remove from pot and let cool on paper towels.
- Sauté Onion: In the same pot with bacon drippings, sauté the chopped onion until translucent (about 5 minutes).
- Combine Ingredients: Add soaked beans back into the pot along with water, molasses, brown sugar, Dijon mustard, Worcestershire sauce, salt, and pepper.
- Bake: Transfer to an oven-safe pot or Dutch oven. Cover and bake at 300°F (150°C) for 3 hours or until tender.
- Final Touches: Crumble the cooked bacon on top before serving.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 248
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 412mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 42g
- Fiber: 10g
- Protein: 9g
- Cholesterol: 15mg