Real Old Fashion Oven Baked Beans

Experience the comforting, rustic flavors of *Real Old Fashion Oven Baked Beans*, a timeless side dish perfect for any gathering. This recipe features tender navy beans slowly baked to perfection in a rich, homemade sauce infused with smoky bacon, sweet molasses, tangy apple cider vinegar, and a touch of Dijon mustard for depth. The slow oven baking process melds the flavors beautifully, delivering a hearty dish with a luscious, caramelized sauce. Ideal for potlucks, barbecues, or simply to elevate weeknight dinners, these baked beans are a nostalgic taste of tradition. Garnished with crisp bacon for a savory finish, this recipe is sure to be a crowd-pleaser.

Nutriscore Rating: 74/100

Prep Time:20 mins

Cook Time:300 mins

Total Time:320 mins

Servings: 8

Ingredients

• 1 pound dried navy beans
• 6 cups water
• 6 slices bacon
• 1 medium onion, diced
• 0.5 cup molasses
• 0.5 cup brown sugar, packed
• 0.25 cup ketchup
• 2 tablespoons Dijon mustard
• 1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar
• 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
• 2 teaspoons kosher salt
• 1 teaspoon black pepper
• 4 cups water (for baking)

Directions

Step 1

Rinse the dried navy beans in a colander under cold running water, discarding any debris or damaged beans.

Step 2

In a large pot, combine the beans and 6 cups of water. Bring to a boil over medium-high heat. Let boil for 2 minutes, then remove from heat, cover, and let soak for 1 hour.

Step 3

Drain the soaked beans and rinse. Refill the pot with fresh water, covering the beans by about 2 inches. Bring to a boil, then reduce the heat to low and simmer for 45-60 minutes until the beans are tender. Drain and set aside.

Step 4

Preheat your oven to 300°F (150°C).

Step 5

In a large oven-proof pot or Dutch oven, cook the bacon slices over medium heat until crisp. Remove the bacon and set aside, leaving about 2 tablespoons of rendered fat in the pot.

Step 6

Add the diced onion to the pot and sauté in the bacon fat until translucent and softened, about 5 minutes.

Step 7

Stir in the molasses, brown sugar, ketchup, Dijon mustard, apple cider vinegar, Worcestershire sauce, salt, and pepper until well combined.

Step 8

Add the cooked beans to the pot and mix gently to coat them in the sauce.

Step 9

Chop the cooked bacon into small pieces and stir half of it into the pot with the beans. Reserve the remaining bacon for garnish.

Step 10

Pour 4 cups of water over the beans, stirring gently. Cover the pot with a lid or foil.

Step 11

Bake the beans in the preheated oven for 4 hours, stirring every hour. If the beans begin to look dry, add 1/2 cup of water as needed.

Step 12

After 4 hours, remove the lid and bake for an additional 30-45 minutes to thicken the sauce.

Step 13

Remove the baked beans from the oven, sprinkle with the reserved bacon, and serve hot.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(3387.8g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	2771.6

Total Fat 30.0g	0%
Saturated Fat 7.2g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 3.0g
Cholesterol 47.5mg	0%
Sodium 3290.3mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 522.4g	0%
Dietary Fiber 71.7g	0%
Total Sugars 242.5g
Protein 118.9g	0%

Vitamin D 7.7IU	0%
Calcium 1220.7mg	0%
Iron 33.6mg	0%
Potassium 9399.9mg	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: 9.5%

Protein: 16.8%

Carbs: 73.7%