Baked Beans from Scratch
Baked beans are a classic, comforting dish that has been enjoyed for generations. While canned versions are readily available at the grocery store, making baked beans from scratch is a rewarding and delicious endeavor. By starting with dried beans and cooking them with a flavorful mix of ingredients, you can create a dish that is richer and more satisfying than anything that comes from a can.
Prep Time:
10 mins
Cook Time:
7 hrs 20 mins
Total Time:
7 hrs 30 mins
Servings:
10
Yield:
5 cups
Ingredients
Directions
Step 1
Gather the ingredients.
Step 2
Place beans in a large saucepan with 4 cups of water. Bring to a boil over high heat, then reduce heat to medium-low, cover, and simmer 1 hour.
Step 3
Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C). Stir ketchup, maple syrup, brown sugar, molasses, Worcestershire sauce, salt, pepper, and chili powder together in a small bowl; set aside.
Step 4
Once beans have simmered for 1 hour, drain, and reserve cooking liquid. Pour beans into a 1 1/2-quart casserole dish; stir in chopped onion and molasses mixture. Stir in enough reserved cooking liquid so sauce covers beans by 1/4 inch.
Step 5
Cover and bake in the preheated oven for 10 minutes; reduce heat to 200 degrees F (95 degrees C) and cook 6 hours longer, stirring beans after they have cooked for 3 hours. Once beans are tender and sauce has reduced and is sticky, remove from the oven, stir, recover, and allow to stand 15 minutes before serving.
Nutrition Facts (per serving)
122
Calories
0g
Fat
26g
Carbs
5g
Protein
Complement
To make baked beans from scratch, you'll need to start with dried navy beans, which are soaked and then cooked until tender. The beans are then combined with a savory sauce made from ingredients like molasses, brown sugar, mustard, and bacon, which infuse the beans with a sweet, smoky flavor. The dish is then slow-baked until the flavors have melded and the sauce has thickened to perfection. The result is a hearty, flavorful dish that is perfect for serving at barbecues, picnics, or alongside your favorite comfort foods. Making baked beans from scratch allows you to customize the flavor to your liking and ensures that every bite is packed with homemade goodness.
