Mom's Old Fashioned Homemade Baked Beans

Transport yourself back to simpler times with Mom's Old Fashioned Homemade Baked Beans, a comfort food classic that’s rich in flavor and nostalgia. This hearty recipe starts with tender dried navy beans simmered to perfection, then baked low and slow in a savory-sweet sauce made from molasses, brown sugar, ketchup, and a touch of tangy apple cider vinegar. Crispy bacon and caramelized onions add depth, while baking in a cast-iron skillet or Dutch oven ensures evenly cooked, melt-in-your-mouth beans. With its perfect balance of sweetness, smokiness, and spice, these baked beans are ideal as a side dish for BBQs, a cozy main, or even the star of your potluck picnic spread. Give these homemade beans a try for a taste of tradition that’ll have everyone asking for seconds!

Nutriscore Rating: 74/100

Prep Time:30 mins

Cook Time:300 mins

Total Time:330 mins

Servings: 6

Ingredients

• 2 cups Dried navy beans
• 10 cups Water
• 6 slices Bacon, diced
• 1 large Onion, finely chopped
• 0.333 cup Molasses
• 0.25 cup Brown sugar
• 0.5 cup Ketchup
• 1 tablespoon Yellow mustard
• 1 tablespoon Apple cider vinegar
• 1 teaspoon Salt
• 0.5 teaspoon Ground black pepper
• 2 cups Water (for baking)

Directions

Step 1

Rinse the dried navy beans thoroughly under cold water and remove any debris.

Step 2

In a large pot, combine the beans with 10 cups of water. Bring to a boil over medium-high heat.

Step 3

Reduce to a simmer and cook the beans for 1 hour, or until tender but not falling apart. Drain and set aside.

Step 4

Preheat your oven to 300°F (150°C).

Step 5

In a large cast-iron skillet or Dutch oven, fry the diced bacon over medium heat until crispy. Remove the bacon pieces and set aside on a plate lined with paper towels.

Step 6

Using the remaining bacon grease in the skillet, sauté the finely chopped onion until soft and translucent, about 5 minutes.

Step 7

Stir in the molasses, brown sugar, ketchup, yellow mustard, apple cider vinegar, salt, and ground black pepper. Mix well until combined and slightly bubbling.

Step 8

Add the cooked beans and crispy bacon pieces into the skillet or transfer everything to a large baking dish. Gently mix to coat the beans evenly with the sauce.

Step 9

Pour 2 cups of water over the beans and stir to ensure the liquid is evenly distributed.

Step 10

Cover the skillet or baking dish with a lid or aluminum foil, and bake in the preheated oven for 4 hours, stirring every hour to ensure the beans don’t stick to the bottom.

Step 11

After 4 hours, uncover the dish and bake for an additional 30–45 minutes, or until the sauce has thickened to your liking.

Step 12

Remove from the oven and let the beans cool for 10 minutes before serving to allow the flavors to meld together.

Step 13

Serve warm as a side or main dish and enjoy the comforting taste of homemade baked beans!

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(3729.9g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	1975.8

Total Fat 6.9g	0%
Saturated Fat 1.3g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 0.1g
Cholesterol 0mg	0%
Sodium 3167.9mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 403.0g	0%
Dietary Fiber 64.3g	0%
Total Sugars 151.0g
Protein 91.6g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 1030.1mg	0%
Iron 26.7mg	0%
Potassium 7505.3mg	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: 3.0%

Protein: 18.0%

Carbs: 79.0%