homemade baked beans recipe
This recipe is all about building layers of flavor with minimal fuss. We use dried navy beans, which break down just enough to create a rich, velvety sauce, while still holding their shape. The flavor is a perfect balance of sweet molasses, tangy apple cider vinegar, and a kick of savory mustard and bacon. It simmers low and slow, becoming more flavorful as it sits. It is the ultimate set-it-and-forget-it dish that delivers incredible results every time.
- Time: 260 min
Source: lilycooks.com
Ingredients
- Dried Navy Beans: These are the classic choice for baked beans due to their crea
- Thick-Cut Bacon, chopped: Bacon provides a smoky, savory base. The fat renders o
- Large Yellow Onion, finely chopped: Onion adds a foundational savory sweetness.
- Garlic, minced: Fresh garlic is essential for its aromatic punch
- Unsulphured Molasses: This is the soul of the dish. It provides a deep, complex
- Packed Brown Sugar: Brown sugar adds additional sweetness and a hint of caramel
- Apple Cider Vinegar: This brightens the entire dish, cutting through the richnes
- Tablespoons Dijon Mustard: Mustard provides a subtle heat and a layer of savory
- Teaspoon Smoked Paprika: This adds a wonderful, subtle smokiness that complement
- Teaspoon Salt: Salt is crucial for enhancing all the other flavors
- Teaspoon Freshly Ground Black Pepper: A little heat and bite to balance the swee
- Water or Low-Sodium Chicken Broth: Broth will provide a richer flavor than water