Classic homemade baked beans cooked to perfection in a slow cooker

These easy slow cooker baked beans are the ultimate comfort food. They are made from scratch and cooked to perfection in a slow cooker, giving them a rich and smoky flavor. With a combination of tender beans, savory bacon, and sweet molasses, these baked beans are sure to become a family favorite.

Ingredients

• 1 pound dried navy beans
• 6 cups water
• 1 onion, diced
• 1/2 cup ketchup
• 1/2 cup molasses
• 1/4 cup brown sugar
• 2 tablespoons mustard
• 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
• 4 slices bacon, cooked and crumbled

Directions

1. Rinse and sort the navy beans, removing any debris. Place the beans in a large bowl and cover with water. Let them soak overnight.
2. Drain the soaked beans and transfer them to the slow cooker. Add water and diced onion to the slow cooker.
3. In a separate bowl, whisk together ketchup, molasses, brown sugar, mustard, Worcestershire sauce, salt, and black pepper. Pour the mixture over the beans and stir well to combine.
4. Cover the slow cooker and cook on low heat for 8 hours or until the beans are tender.
5. Once the beans are cooked, stir in the cooked and crumbled bacon. Let the beans sit for a few minutes to allow the flavors to meld together.
6. Serve the baked beans hot as a side dish or as a main course with cornbread or grilled sausages.

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