Description
New England Baked Beans are the ultimate comfort food, combining tender navy beans with the rich flavors of molasses and smoky bacon. This beloved dish not only warms your belly but also brings back cherished memories of family gatherings. Ideal for any occasion, these baked beans are easy to whip up and perfect alongside crusty bread or as a hearty main course.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb dried navy beans
- 1/2 cup unsulfured molasses
- 4 slices thick-cut bacon
- 1 yellow onion, diced
- 1/3 cup brown sugar
- 1 tsp mustard powder
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 6 cups low-sodium broth or water
Instructions
- Rinse and soak navy beans overnight in water. Alternatively, boil for 2 minutes and let rest for an hour.
- In a large pot, cook bacon over medium heat until crispy. Remove bacon, keeping the fat in the pan, and sauté diced onion until soft.
- Stir in molasses, brown sugar, mustard powder, crumbled bacon, salt, and pepper.
- Drain soaked beans and add to the pot with broth or water. Stir well.
- Cover tightly and bake at 300°F for about 5 hours until beans are tender.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 300 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 350mg
- Fat: 5g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 10g
- Protein: 10g
- Cholesterol: 15mg