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.

Badhar Afridi
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I would not recommend this recipe.


Efundoyin Bose
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These beans are a lot of work for not a lot of payoff.


Logan Conley
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I followed the recipe exactly but my beans turned out mushy.


Eliceo Alvarez
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These beans are a bit too sweet for my taste, but they're still good.


Sanyu Madrine
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I'm not a big fan of pork and beans, but I really enjoyed this recipe.


Jennifer Ramirez
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These beans are also great served over rice or potatoes.


Usama_zahoor_khokhar _333
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I like to add a little bit of brown sugar to my baked beans for extra sweetness.


Dipa Upreti
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These baked beans are a great way to use up leftover ham.


Ann Gupta
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I love the smoky flavor of these beans. They're so addictive!


Belayat Hossain
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These beans are the perfect side dish for any summer cookout.


ORIYUS DALEY (TURN A REC)
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I've made this recipe several times and it's always a hit. The beans are always tender and flavorful.


Mayumba Lydia
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These baked beans are a classic for a reason. They're simple to make and always a crowd-pleaser.


Johanes Kock
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I love this recipe! It's so easy to follow and the beans always turn out great.


cyclo gaming
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I made these beans for a potluck and they were a huge success. Everyone raved about them.


Biruk Teka
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These beans are delicious! I followed the recipe exactly and they turned out perfect.


Tahsin Alam
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I've never been a huge fan of baked beans, but this recipe changed my mind. The beans were so flavorful and the sauce was perfect.


Md Ashraf
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These baked beans were a hit at our family gathering! Everyone loved the smoky, sweet flavor and the beans were perfectly tender.