Friedel's Old Fashioned Baked Beans

Transport your taste buds to a simpler time with Friedel's Old Fashioned Baked Beans—a hearty, home-cooked classic that’s perfect for holidays, barbecues, or cozy family dinners. This recipe starts with tender, slowly simmered dried navy beans, infused with the rich flavors of smoky bacon and sweet molasses. Combined with caramelized onions, tangy Dijon mustard, and a touch of apple cider vinegar, these baked beans strike the perfect balance of sweet, savory, and slightly tangy. Slow-baked for hours, the sauce becomes irresistibly thick and bubbly, making every bite a comforting delight. Serve these soul-warming baked beans as a side dish to complement grilled meats, or enjoy them as a standalone meal. With its nostalgic charm and bold, flavor-packed ingredients, this dish is destined to become your new favorite go-to recipe for a homestyle feast.

Nutriscore Rating: 77/100

Prep Time:20 mins

Cook Time:240 mins

Total Time:260 mins

Servings: 8

Ingredients

• 1 pound Dried navy beans
• 6 slices Bacon
• 1 medium Yellow onion, diced
• 1 cup Ketchup
• 0.5 cup Brown sugar
• 0.25 cup Molasses
• 2 tablespoons Dijon mustard
• 1 tablespoon Apple cider vinegar
• 2.5 cups Water
• 1 teaspoon Salt
• 0.5 teaspoon Ground black pepper
• 1 teaspoon Garlic powder

Directions

Step 1

Rinse the navy beans under cold water and remove any debris. Place the beans in a large bowl, cover with water, and soak overnight (or at least 8 hours).

Step 2

Drain the soaked beans and transfer them to a large pot. Cover with fresh water, bring to a boil, then reduce the heat and simmer for 45 minutes to 1 hour, or until the beans are tender. Drain and set aside.

Step 3

Preheat your oven to 325°F (165°C).

Step 4

In a large oven-safe skillet or Dutch oven, cook the bacon over medium heat until crisp. Remove the bacon and crumble into small pieces. Set aside, keeping the bacon drippings in the skillet.

Step 5

In the same skillet, add the diced onion and sauté in the bacon drippings until softened, about 5 minutes.

Step 6

Stir in the ketchup, brown sugar, molasses, Dijon mustard, apple cider vinegar, water, salt, pepper, and garlic powder. Mix well to combine.

Step 7

Add the cooked navy beans and the crumbled bacon to the skillet, stirring to evenly coat the beans with the sauce.

Step 8

Cover the skillet or Dutch oven with a lid or aluminum foil and place it in the preheated oven.

Step 9

Bake for 2.5 hours, then uncover and bake for an additional 30 minutes, or until the sauce is thickened and bubbly.

Step 10

Remove from the oven and let the baked beans rest for 10 minutes before serving. Enjoy!

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(1659.2g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	2592.9

Total Fat 29.9g	0%
Saturated Fat 7.2g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 3.0g
Cholesterol 47.5mg	0%
Sodium 4942.8mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 477.3g	0%
Dietary Fiber 71.8g	0%
Total Sugars 186.6g
Protein 119.3g	0%

Vitamin D 7.7IU	0%
Calcium 968.7mg	0%
Iron 28.6mg	0%
Potassium 8093.0mg	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: 10.1%

Protein: 18.0%

Carbs: 71.9%