Baked Beans from Scratch
Perfect for parties and potlucks. This baked bean recipe is made entirely from scratch. The sauce is the perfect balance of sweet and savory. You are sure to impress your guests with this scratch made baked beans recipe.
Ingredients
- 1 pound dry navy beans soaked overnight
- 4 slices thick smoky bacon chopped
- 1 cup onion small diced
- 3 cloves garlic minced
- ½ cup ketchup
- ½ cup tomato sauce
- ⅓ cup light brown sugar lightly packed
- 1 tablespoon worcestershire sauce
- 2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar
- 3 tablespoons prepared mustard
- 1 tablespoon molasses
- 1 teaspoon chili powder
- ¼ teaspoon chipotle powder
- ½ teaspoon onion powder
- 2 teaspoons paprika regular or smoked
- 1 teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon pepper
- ½ cup reserved bean water
I always use Kosher salt in my kitchen! If using table salt, start with half the amount and adjust to taste, as it is much "saltier" by volume.
Instructions
- Rinse and sort the beans. Place in a container that has a lid. Fill with water, cover and refrigerate overnight.
- After soaking the beans overnight pour off the water, add the beans to a large pot. Cover with fresh water, about 1 inch above the beans.
- Cook the beans over medium heat for about 1 hour or until they are tender. Drain off and reserve ½ cup of the water.
- Preheat an oven to 350°F. Heat a large pot or Dutch Oven over medium heat. Add the bacon and onion and sauté until the bacon has rendered most of the fat off and the onions are tender and browned lightly. Add in the minced garlic and sauté for 1 more minute.
- Next add in the ketchup, tomato sauce, reserved ½ cup of bean water, brown sugar, Worcestershire Sauce, apple cider vinegar, mustard, molasses and all of the spices. Stir well. Bring to a simmer, cover and place in the oven.
- Bake for 1 hour. Remove the cover and bake for an additional 30 minutes. Remove from the oven and allow to cool slightly before serving. Enjoy!
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