Quebec Baked Beans

Discover the comforting flavors of Quebec Baked Beans, a classic French-Canadian dish that’s the ultimate showcase of slow-cooked goodness. This hearty recipe features tender navy beans simmered with rich salt pork or smoky bacon, sweetened with pure maple syrup, brown sugar, and molasses for an irresistible caramelized glaze. A dash of apple cider vinegar, mustard, and warming spices like cinnamon and cloves add a layer of complexity to every bite. Perfect for a leisurely weekend meal, these baked beans are slow-cooked in the oven for up to 8 hours, ensuring a melt-in-your-mouth texture and robust, savory-sweet flavor. Serve them as a satisfying main course or a standout side dish to complement hearty meats or crusty bread. It’s a timeless comfort food steeped in tradition, perfect for cozy family gatherings.

Nutriscore Rating: 59/100

Prep Time:20 mins

Cook Time:480 mins

Total Time:500 mins

Servings: 6

Ingredients

• 450 grams dried navy beans
• 1.5 liters water
• 200 grams salt pork (or bacon)
• 1 medium onion, finely chopped
• 120 milliliters pure maple syrup
• 50 grams brown sugar
• 60 milliliters molasses
• 15 milliliters yellow mustard
• 15 milliliters apple cider vinegar
• 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• 0.25 teaspoon ground cloves
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 0.5 teaspoon black pepper

Directions

Step 1

Rinse the navy beans under cold water and pick out any debris or damaged beans.

Step 2

Place the beans in a large bowl and cover with water. Soak overnight (8–12 hours) to soften the beans.

Step 3

Drain and rinse the beans, then transfer them to a large pot. Add 1.5 liters of fresh water, bring to a boil, then reduce the heat and simmer for 45 minutes until tender. Drain and set aside.

Step 4

Preheat your oven to 120°C (250°F).

Step 5

In a large oven-safe pot or Dutch oven, layer the drained beans with small chunks of salt pork or bacon. Add the chopped onion to the pot.

Step 6

In a separate bowl, whisk together the maple syrup, brown sugar, molasses, mustard, apple cider vinegar, cinnamon, cloves, salt, and black pepper.

Step 7

Pour the mixture over the beans and pork, ensuring they are well-coated. Add just enough water to the pot to barely cover the beans.

Step 8

Cover the pot with a lid and transfer to the preheated oven.

Step 9

Bake in the oven for 6–8 hours, checking once or twice during cooking to ensure the beans remain moist. Add a little water if necessary.

Step 10

Remove the lid for the final 30–60 minutes of cooking to allow the sauce to thicken.

Step 11

Taste and adjust seasoning as needed before serving.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(1051.7g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	3404.6

Total Fat 108.7g	0%
Saturated Fat 37.9g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 0.0g
Cholesterol 140mg	0%
Sodium 6964.4mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 482.0g	0%
Dietary Fiber 72.9g	0%
Total Sugars 196.7g
Protein 131.2g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 1039.7mg	0%
Iron 30.1mg	0%
Potassium 8488.6mg	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: 28.5%

Protein: 15.3%

Carbs: 56.2%