Best 8 Old Fashioned Bean Pot Baked Beans Recipes

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Old fashioned bean pot baked beans, a classic New England dish, evoke nostalgic memories with their rich, smoky flavor. This hearty and comforting meal, best prepared in a traditional bean pot, is a staple in many American kitchens. Its rustic charm and versatility make it a favorite among home cooks and food enthusiasts alike. Whether served as a main course or a delectable side dish, these baked beans are guaranteed to satisfy your taste buds and warm your soul. Dive into the history, variations, and mouthwatering goodness of this timeless recipe, and discover the secrets behind creating the perfect pot of old fashioned bean pot baked beans.

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OLD FASHIONED BAKED BEANS



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Comfort food at its finest! This has been a staple in Nova Scotia homes for generations. Serve with brown bread and butter, and a good cup of tea! Prep time includes soaking the beans overnight.

Provided by cuisinebymae

Categories     One Dish Meal

Time 18h

Yield 4-6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 8

2 lbs yellow-eyed beans
1 teaspoon baking soda
1 medium onion
1/2 lb salt pork
1/4 cup brown sugar
1/2 cup molasses
2 teaspoons dry mustard
1/2 teaspoon salt

Steps:

  • Soak beans overnight, well covered with cold water.
  • Pour off soaking water and pick over beans to remove any bad ones, or debris.
  • Put beans in a pot.
  • Cover with fresh cold water and add 1 tsp. baking soda.
  • Bring to a boil and cook until skins of beans crack when you take one out on a spoon and blow on it.
  • Cut onion in quarters and put in bottom of a bean crock or large casserole.
  • Add the partially cooked beans.
  • Put cut up salt pork on top.
  • (Some people use the salt pork fat. I don't like fat, so I prefer to use the salt pork meat.) Combine brown sugar, molasses, mustard and salt with 1 1/2 cups boiling water.
  • Pour over the beans.
  • Add more boiling water, if needed, to come just to the top of the beans.
  • Also, if needed during baking tme, add more boiling water.
  • Bake, covered, at 300 degrees F for 6 hours, or until beans are tender.

OLD-FASHIONED BAKED BEANS



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These hearty beans are a super side dish for a casual meal. The ingredients blend perfectly for a wonderful from-scratch taste. The old-fashioned flavor will have people standing in line for more. -Jesse & Anne Foust, Bluefield, West Virginia

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Side Dishes

Time 4h50m

Yield 16 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 pound dried navy beans
1-1/2 teaspoons salt
4 quarts cold water, divided
1 cup chopped red onion
1/2 cup molasses
6 bacon strips, cooked and crumbled
1/4 cup packed brown sugar
1 teaspoon ground mustard
1/4 teaspoon pepper

Steps:

  • In a large saucepan or Dutch oven, bring beans, salt and 2 qt. water to a boil; boil for 2 minutes. Remove from the heat; let stand for 1 hour. Drain beans and discard liquid. Return beans to pan. Cover with remaining water; bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 1-1/2 to 2 hours or until beans are tender. Drain, reserving liquid. In a greased 2-1/2 qt. baking dish, combine beans, 1 cup liquid, onion, molasses, bacon, brown sugar, mustard and pepper. Cover and bake at 325° for 3 to 3-1/2 hours or until beans are as thick as desired thickness, stirring occasionally. Add more of the reserved cooking liquid if needed.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 154 calories, Fat 2g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 2mg cholesterol, Sodium 269mg sodium, Carbohydrate 29g carbohydrate (12g sugars, Fiber 7g fiber), Protein 7g protein.

OLD FASHIONED BAKED BEANS



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Deliciously thick, sweet, smoky and savory, these from-scratch Old Fashioned Baked Beans are sure to be a hit at your next BBQ, picnic, potluck or family dinner!

Provided by Kimberly Killebrew

Categories     Side Dish

Time 12h15m

Number Of Ingredients 14

1 pound dried navy beans
8 ounces thick cut bacon (, diced)
1 medium yellow onion (, finely chopped)
2 cloves garlic (, minced)
1/2 cup plain tomato sauce or ketchup
1/4 cup molasses
1/2 cup brown sugar
2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar
1 tablespoon prepared yellow mustard
2 teaspoons Worcestershire sauce
1 teaspoon smoked paprika
2 teaspoons salt
1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
1 bay leaf

Steps:

  • Place the dried beans in a pot of water covered by a few inches of water and let soak overnight. Drain the beans, place them back in the pot with fresh water and bring to a boil. Simmer for one hour, then drain, reserving the liquid. See NOTE.
  • In a Dutch oven or other oven-proof pot fry the bacon until crispy then add the onions and cook until soft and translucent, 5-7 minutes. Add the garlic and cook for another minute.Stir in the tomato sauce, molasses, brown sugar, apple cider vinegar, mustard, Worcestershire sauce, smoked paprika, salt, pepper and bay leaf.Add 1 1/2 cups of the reserved bean water and the beans.Bring everything to a simmer for a minute or two to heat it up. In the meantime preheat the oven to 325 degrees F.
  • Transfer the Dutch oven with the lid on to the middle rack of the oven. Bake for 2 to 3 hours or until the beans are tender and the sauce has thickened, removing the lid during the last 20-30 minutes to help the sauce thicken. NOTE: If at any point during the cooking process too much liquid evaporates and the beans get dry, add a little more of the reserved bean water. The beans themselves can vary from batch to batch and you may end up either needing to add more liquid if the beans are too dry or you may need to bake the beans longer with the lid off if there is too much liquid. Adjust as needed.Add more salt the pepper to taste.Serve immediately or let cool completely and refrigerate until ready to serve. Can be reheated on the stovetop or in the microwave.
  • SLOW COOKER METHOD: Follow steps 1 and 2 and then pour everything into the slow cooker. Cook on LOW for 6-7 hours or on HIGH for 3-4 hours or until the beans are tender. Open the lid for the last 30 minutes or longer until the sauce has thickened. If the beans are too thick at any point and too much liquid has evaporated, stir in a little extra water.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 537 kcal, Carbohydrate 78 g, Protein 22 g, Fat 16 g, SaturatedFat 5 g, Cholesterol 25 mg, Sodium 1196 mg, Fiber 19 g, Sugar 33 g, ServingSize 1 serving

OLD-FASHIONED BEAN POT BAKED BEANS



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This recipe is a good excuse to go antique shopping for an oven-proof, lidded bean crock. You can also use a lidded Dutch Oven. Fabulous beans--a real crowd pleaser.

Provided by PainterCook

Categories     Beans

Time 6h

Yield 8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 12

1 lb dried navy beans
1/2 cup chopped onion, plus
1 small onion, whole, peeled
1/2 cup molasses
1 teaspoon dry mustard
1/4 cup brown sugar, packed
1/2 cup maple syrup
1 tablespoon ketchup
2 teaspoons prepared yellow mustard
1/2 cup orange juice
1 teaspoon salt
1/4 lb salt pork, slices

Steps:

  • Rinse beans and pick them over. Put beans in a large plastic container with three times as much water as beans. Cover and refrigerate overnight.
  • Drain beans. Combine beans and chopped onion in a large saucepan. Add water to cover them and heat to boiling. Cover and let simmer about 30 minutes. Drain liquid into a small bowl to reserve for sauce and for cooking.
  • Measure 1/2 cup of the bean liquid into a bowl. Add the orange juice, molasses, maple syrup, ketchup, and prepared mustard. Then add the brown sugar, stirring to dissolve. Lastly, add the dry mustard and salt and combine.
  • In a 2-quart bean crock or covered baking dish layer half the salt pork and all of the beans, making sure to bury the peeled, whole onion in the bottom. Pour the sauce mixture over beans and add just enough reserved bean liquid to cover them. Top with remaining salt pork.
  • Bake, covered, at 300 degrees for 4 hours, checking on the hour. If beans seem too dry, add a little of the remaining bean liquid. Uncover and then bake for one hour more.

OLD-FASHIONED BAKED BEANS



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We're especially fond of this sweet-and-smoky picnic favorite. And it's easy to make, too! Only 20 minutes of prep time needed.

Provided by Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Side Dish

Time 6h35m

Yield 10

Number Of Ingredients 8

10 cups water
2 cups dried navy beans (1 pound)
1/2 cup packed brown sugar
1/4 cup molasses
1 teaspoon salt
6 slices bacon, crisply cooked and crumbled
1 medium onion, chopped (1/2 cup)
3 cups water

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 350°F.
  • Heat 10 cups water and the beans to boiling in ovenproof Dutch oven. Boil uncovered 2 minutes. Stir in remaining ingredients except 3 cups water.
  • Cover and bake 4 hours, stirring occasionally.
  • Stir in 3 cups water. Bake uncovered 2 hours to 2 hours 15 minutes longer, stirring occasionally, until beans are tender and desired consistency.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 200, Carbohydrate 42 g, Cholesterol 5 mg, Fiber 6 g, Protein 10 g, SaturatedFat 1 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 300 mg

OLD SETTLERS' BAKED BEANS



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My husband likes spicy dishes, and this is one of his favorites. He usually takes what's left to work for lunch the next day. We have a 4-year-old son, and this is the only way we can get him to even touch beans!

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Side Dishes

Time 1h15m

Yield 8-10 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 13

1/2 pound ground beef
1/2 pound bacon, diced
1 medium onion, chopped
1/3 cup sugar
1/3 cup packed brown sugar
1/4 cup ketchup
1/4 cup barbecue sauce
1 tablespoon prepared mustard
1/2 teaspoon pepper
1/2 teaspoon chili powder
1 can (16 ounces) pork and beans, undrained
1 can (16 ounces) kidney beans, rinsed and drained
1 can (16 ounces) great northern beans, rinsed and drained

Steps:

  • In a large skillet, cook beef, bacon and onion until meat is done and onion is tender. Drain any fat. Combine all remaining ingredients except beans. Add to meat mixture; mix well. Stir in beans. , Preheat oven to 350°; place bean mixture in a greased 2-1/2-qt. baking dish. Cover and bake for 1 hour or until heated through.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 264 calories, Fat 6g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 17mg cholesterol, Sodium 603mg sodium, Carbohydrate 40g carbohydrate (19g sugars, Fiber 7g fiber), Protein 14g protein.

BOSTON BAKED BEANS



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A wonderful old-fashioned baked bean flavor. This recipe has served by family for 29 years and originally came from my mother-in-law. It tastes great served with fresh cornbread or biscuits and honey. Although you need to allow time for soaking and simmering the beans, this recipe is still quite easy.

Provided by AJRHODES3

Categories     Side Dish     Beans and Peas     Baked Bean Recipes

Time 5h

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 10

2 cups navy beans
½ pound bacon
1 onion, finely diced
3 tablespoons molasses
2 teaspoons salt
¼ teaspoon ground black pepper
¼ teaspoon dry mustard
½ cup ketchup
1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
¼ cup brown sugar

Steps:

  • Soak beans overnight in cold water. Simmer the beans in the same water until tender, approximately 1 to 2 hours. Drain and reserve the liquid.
  • Preheat oven to 325 degrees F (165 degrees C).
  • Arrange the beans in a 2 quart bean pot or casserole dish by placing a portion of the beans in the bottom of dish, and layering them with bacon and onion.
  • In a saucepan, combine molasses, salt, pepper, dry mustard, ketchup, Worcestershire sauce and brown sugar. Bring the mixture to a boil and pour over beans. Pour in just enough of the reserved bean water to cover the beans. Cover the dish with a lid or aluminum foil.
  • Bake for 3 to 4 hours in the preheated oven, until beans are tender. Remove the lid about halfway through cooking, and add more liquid if necessary to prevent the beans from getting too dry.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 382.2 calories, Carbohydrate 63.1 g, Cholesterol 13.6 mg, Fat 6.3 g, Fiber 17.3 g, Protein 20.7 g, SaturatedFat 1.8 g, Sodium 1320.3 mg, Sugar 19.7 g

OLD FASHIONED BAKED BEANS



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This one is great for impressing non-cookers because it is really easy to make.

Provided by SNOWPRINCESS8301

Categories     Side Dish     Beans and Peas     Baked Bean Recipes

Time 6h35m

Yield 10

Number Of Ingredients 8

10 cups water
2 cups dried navy beans
8 slices crisply cooked bacon, crumbled
½ cup chopped onion
½ cup packed brown sugar
¼ cup molasses
1 teaspoon salt
3 cups water

Steps:

  • Bring 10 cups water and navy beans to a boil in a large pot; cook at a boil for 2 minutes. Stir bacon, onion, brown sugar, molasses, and salt into the water.
  • Carefully pour the mixture into a slow cooker.
  • Cook on High, stirring occasionally, for 4 hours.
  • Stir 3 cups water into the mixture. Continue cooking until beans are tender, about 2 hours 15 minutes more.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 242.1 calories, Carbohydrate 42.7 g, Cholesterol 8 mg, Fat 3.7 g, Fiber 10.2 g, Protein 10.7 g, SaturatedFat 1.1 g, Sodium 416.9 mg, Sugar 15.9 g

Tips:

  • Soak the beans overnight in cold water to reduce cooking time and improve digestibility.
  • Use a variety of beans for a more interesting flavor and texture. Common choices include navy beans, pinto beans, and kidney beans.
  • Add flavorings to the beans while they are cooking. Common choices include salt, pepper, garlic, onion, and bay leaves.
  • Simmer the beans on low heat for at least 2 hours, or until they are tender. The longer you simmer the beans, the more flavorful they will be.
  • Serve the beans with your favorite sides, such as cornbread, coleslaw, or potato salad.

Conclusion:

Baked beans are a classic comfort food that is easy to make and can be enjoyed by people of all ages. With a few simple ingredients and a little time, you can create a delicious pot of baked beans that will warm your heart and soul. So next time you're looking for a hearty and satisfying meal, give baked beans a try. You won't be disappointed.

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