Crock Pot Boston Baked Beans

Slow-cooked to perfection, this Crock Pot Boston Baked Beans recipe delivers the rich, smoky-sweet flavors of a classic New England dish with minimal effort. Made with tender navy beans, savory bacon or salt pork, and a luscious sauce of molasses, brown sugar, and Dijon mustard, this dish is a comforting blend of sweet, tangy, and savory elements. The crock pot ensures the beans are infused with flavor and effortlessly cooked to creamy tenderness over hours. Perfect as a hearty side dish for BBQs or holiday gatherings, or even as a standalone main, these baked beans are a timeless crowd-pleaser. Plus, with an easy overnight soak and hands-off cooking time, it’s a recipe designed to fit into your busy schedule.

Nutriscore Rating: 72/100

Prep Time:10 mins

Cook Time:480 mins

Total Time:490 mins

Servings: 6

Ingredients

• 1 pound dried navy beans
• 6 ounces bacon or salt pork, diced
• 1 medium onion, finely chopped
• 0.5 cup molasses
• 0.25 cup brown sugar, packed
• 0.25 cup ketchup
• 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
• 1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar
• 3 cups water or chicken broth
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 0.5 teaspoon ground black pepper

Directions

Step 1

Rinse and sort the dried navy beans to remove any debris. Place the beans in a large bowl, cover with water, and soak overnight for 8-12 hours. Drain and rinse before using.

Step 2

In a skillet over medium heat, cook the diced bacon or salt pork until it starts to brown. Remove from heat and set aside.

Step 3

In the crock pot, combine the soaked and drained navy beans, cooked bacon or salt pork, chopped onion, molasses, brown sugar, ketchup, Dijon mustard, and apple cider vinegar.

Step 4

Pour in the water or chicken broth, ensuring the beans are fully submerged by at least 1 inch of liquid.

Step 5

Stir the mixture and season with salt and ground black pepper.

Step 6

Cover the crock pot with its lid and cook on low heat for 8 hours or high heat for 4-5 hours, or until the beans are tender and the sauce is thickened.

Step 7

Check the beans halfway through cooking and add more liquid (water or broth) if necessary to prevent them from drying out.

Step 8

Once cooked, give the baked beans a good stir and adjust seasoning if needed. Serve warm as a side dish or a main course.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(1760.7g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	3235.9

Total Fat 81.6g	0%
Saturated Fat 25.2g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 0.1g
Cholesterol 187.1mg	0%
Sodium 6285.4mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 472.0g	0%
Dietary Fiber 71.6g	0%
Total Sugars 192.8g
Protein 165.5g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 1086.4mg	0%
Iron 32.3mg	0%
Potassium 9927.0mg	0%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 22.4%

Protein: 20.2%

Carbs: 57.5%