Moore's New England Baked Beans

Savor the comforting, slow-cooked goodness of Moore's New England Baked Beans—a classic recipe that brings timeless New England flavors to your table. This hearty dish features tender navy beans baked to perfection in a rich, smoky-sweet sauce made with molasses, brown sugar, and tangy apple cider vinegar, all beautifully balanced by a hint of mustard powder and ketchup. Crispy bacon and sautéed onions deepen the flavor profile, making this the ultimate crowd-pleaser for family gatherings or potlucks. With its irresistible caramelized topping and melt-in-your-mouth texture, these baked beans are a deliciously nostalgic side dish perfect for any occasion. Cooked low and slow in a Dutch oven, this recipe delivers that homemade, from-scratch taste that's worth the wait. Tags: New England baked beans, homemade baked beans, slow-cooked beans, molasses beans recipe.

Nutriscore Rating: 76/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:300 mins

Total Time:315 mins

Servings: 6

Ingredients

• 1 pound dried navy beans
• 6 slices bacon
• 1 large onion, finely chopped
• 0.5 cup molasses
• 0.25 cup brown sugar, packed
• 2 teaspoons mustard powder
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 0.5 teaspoon black pepper, freshly ground
• 1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar
• 0.25 cup ketchup
• 5 cups water

Directions

Step 1

Rinse the dried navy beans thoroughly and ensure there are no stones or debris. Place the beans in a large bowl and cover them with cold water. Soak overnight or for at least 8 hours.

Step 2

Preheat your oven to 300°F (150°C).

Step 3

Drain and rinse the soaked beans. Transfer them to a large pot and add fresh water until the beans are covered by about 2 inches. Bring the water to a boil and then reduce to a simmer. Cook the beans for 1 hour, or until they are just tender. Drain and set aside.

Step 4

In a large skillet over medium heat, cook the bacon until it is crisp. Remove the bacon from the skillet and set it aside, reserving about 2 tablespoons of the bacon grease in the pan.

Step 5

In the same skillet, sauté the chopped onion in the bacon grease until it is soft and translucent, about 5 minutes.

Step 6

In a small bowl, mix together the molasses, brown sugar, mustard powder, salt, black pepper, apple cider vinegar, and ketchup until fully combined.

Step 7

In a large, oven-safe Dutch oven or a bean pot, combine the cooked beans, sautéed onions, crispy bacon (crumbled into pieces), and the molasses mixture. Mix well.

Step 8

Add 4 to 5 cups of water to the pot, enough to cover the beans completely.

Step 9

Cover the pot with a lid or foil and bake in the preheated oven for 4 to 5 hours, checking periodically to ensure the beans remain covered in liquid. Add more water if necessary.

Step 10

Remove the lid in the final hour of cooking to allow the top to caramelize slightly and the liquid to thicken.

Step 11

Once the beans are tender and the sauce is thickened, remove the pot from the oven. Let it cool slightly before serving.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(2147.9g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	2549.5

Total Fat 25.4g	0%
Saturated Fat 7.3g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 3.0g
Cholesterol 47.5mg	0%
Sodium 3552.5mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 475.5g	0%
Dietary Fiber 73.2g	0%
Total Sugars 194.8g
Protein 120.6g	0%

Vitamin D 7.7IU	0%
Calcium 1179.6mg	0%
Iron 32.8mg	0%
Potassium 9298.6mg	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: 8.7%

Protein: 18.5%

Carbs: 72.8%