How to Make Slow-Cooked Baked Beans - A Step-by-Step Guide

Baked beans are a beloved comfort food dish that has been a staple in American kitchens for generations. These hearty, flavorful beans are usually made from navy beans, which are slow-cooked with a rich, sweet and savory tomato-based sauce. The result is a delicious, stick-to-your-ribs dish that is perfect for picnics, barbecues, or cozy weeknight dinners.

While canned baked beans are a convenient option, there's nothing quite like the homemade version. Slow-cooking the beans allows th...

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Ingredients

  • 3 cups dried navy beans
  • water, to cover
  • 1 ½ cups ketchup
  • ½ pound fully cooked ham
  • 1 ½ cups water
  • ½ cup brown sugar
  • ¼ cup molasses
  • 1 ½ tablespoons onion powder
  • 1 tablespoon dry mustard
  • 1 tablespoon salt
  • 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
  • ¼ teaspoon ground black pepper

Information

  • Prep Time: 10 mins
  • Cook Time: 8 hrs
  • Additional Time: 8 hrs
  • Total Time: 16 hrs 10 mins
  • Servings: 12
  • Yield: 12 servings

  • Place beans in a large pot and cover with plenty of water. Cover pot with a lid and soak beans for 8 hours or overnight. Drain and fill pot with fresh water.
  • Cook beans over medium heat until tender, about 1 hour. Drain beans, reserving the water for later use.
  • Place beans, ketchup, ham, 1 1/2 cup water, brown sugar, molasses, onion powder, mustard, salt, Worcestershire sauce, black pepper, and 1 cup reserved bean water in a slow cooker. Add more bean water as needed if beans get too dry.
  • Cook on Low for 7 to 9 hours.
  • Nutrition

    302 cal.

    • Total Fat: 5g
    • Saturated Fat: 1g
    • Cholesterol: 11mg
    • Sodium: 1185mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 51g
    • Dietary Fiber: 13g
    • Total Sugars: 19g
    • Protein: 16g
    • Vitamin C: 13mg
    • Calcium: 115mg
    • Iron: 4mg
    • Potassium: 919mg