How to Make The Best Slow Cooker Baked Beans (Dad's) - A Step-by-Step Guide

There's something about the aroma of slow cooked baked beans that brings back memories of family gatherings, backyard barbecues, and lazy Sundays. And when it comes to the best slow cooker baked beans, Dad's recipe is truly a classic. This recipe has been passed down through generations, and it's easy to see why it's been a staple at family get-togethers for years. With its rich, smoky flavor and tender, melt-in-your-mouth beans, Dad's slow cooker baked beans are a crowd-pleaser every time.

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Ingredients

  • 1 (16 ounce) package dried navy beans
  • 4 cups water, or more as needed
  • ½ cup molasses
  • 2 tablespoons brown sugar
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • ¾ teaspoon dry mustard
  • ⅛ teaspoon ground black pepper
  • ¼ pound salt pork, thinly sliced
  • 1 onion, sliced

Information

  • Prep Time: 10 mins
  • Cook Time: 9 hrs
  • Additional Time: 8 hrs
  • Total Time: 17 hrs 10 mins
  • Servings: 8
  • Yield: 8 servings

  • Place the navy beans into a large container and cover with several inches of cool water; let stand 8 hours to overnight. Drain and transfer beans to a pot; add enough water to cover beans.
  • Bring water to a boil, reduce heat, cover pot, and simmer until beans are slightly tender, about 1 hour.
  • Mix 4 cups water, molasses, brown sugar, salt, mustard, and pepper together in a bowl until smooth.
  • Mix beans, salt pork, and onion together in a slow cooker. Add molasses mixture and more water to cover beans if needed; stir well.
  • Cook on Low for 8 to 10 hours.
  • Nutrition

    374 cal.

    • Total Fat: 12g
    • Saturated Fat: 4g
    • Cholesterol: 12mg
    • Sodium: 508mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 54g
    • Dietary Fiber: 14g
    • Total Sugars: 17g
    • Protein: 14g
    • Vitamin C: 3mg
    • Calcium: 136mg
    • Iron: 4mg
    • Potassium: 999mg