Easy Best Baked Beans recipe
Slow-baked tender homemade baked beans are a timeless classic that never goes out of style! But no store-bought canned baked beans will ever compare to making them yourself. You can’t get the same creamy caramelized bean texture and delectable sweet and tangy spiced sauce from a can. But don’t let the long baking time of this recipe discourage you! Making baked beans from scratch is incredibly simple. With just a few cans of beans, some bacon, molasses, and a handful of other pantry ingredients, you can prep this dish in mere minutes. This also leaves you with plenty of time to whip up some pulled pork and coleslaw to pair with your tasty beans.
Canned Beans: Great Northern beans or navy beans form the base of the dish. You can also use other types of beans like black beans or pinto beans if you like. Onion: Chopped onion adds an aromatic and savory element. Molasses: Contributes a robust sweetness and layer of complex flavor. You can also use honey or maple syrup. Brown Sugar: Provides sweetness and helps to caramelize the beans. Ketchup: Adds tanginess and depth of flavor to the dish. Yellow Mustard: Contributes a slightly pungent taste that cuts through the sweetness. You can also use Dijon mustard. Seasonings: Salt and black pepper enhance the overall taste and balance the flavors. Spices: Ground cloves and allspice bring warm and spicy undertones, which add depth to the dish. Thick-Cut Bacon: Bacon just makes everything better! It infuses the beans with a smoky and savory flavor.
This classic recipe is incredibly easy! You’ll never need to buy another can of baked beans again! All you have to do is mix a few ingredients together and pop them into the oven for a delicious dish of flavorful beans. Begin by preheating your oven to 325°F (160°C). This ensures that your beans will cook evenly and thoroughly. Then grab a 3-quart oven-safe baking dish or Dutch oven and set it aside. Next, combine the chopped onion, molasses, brown sugar, ketchup, mustard, salt, black pepper, ground cloves, and ground allspice in a large bowl. Then stir in the drained beans and coat them fully with the sauce. First, spread half of the diced bacon on the bottom of your baking dish or Dutch oven. Then pour the bean mixture on top of the bacon. If needed, add a small amount of water to cover the beans. Now, top the beans with the remaining bacon. The oven does the rest! Cover the baking dish with a lid or aluminum foil and place it in the preheated oven. Now, let the beans bake for 60 to 90 minutes. You need to check the beans every so often to make sure that the beans aren’t drying out. You may need to add a little water. After the initial baking time has passed, remove the lid or foil and bake the beans for an additional 30 to 45 minutes or until the sauce thickens up. This step helps to create that irresistible, slightly sticky texture that characterizes beans. Once the sauce has thickened to your liking, take the beans out of the oven. Then allow them to rest for a few minutes before serving them with favorites like BBQ ribs and cornbread.
Storage
Let your beans cool to room temperature and then put them in an airtight container. You can then store them in the fridge for up to 5 days or in the freezer for up to 3 months. Just them thaw out overnight in the fridge before reheating.
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