Delicious Homemade Baked Beans II Recipe

Enjoy the classic taste of homemade baked beans with this easy and flavorful recipe. These beans are slow-cooked to perfection, resulting in a rich and smoky flavor that will leave you craving for more. Made with a combination of beans, bacon, onions, and a sweet and tangy sauce, this dish is a crowd-pleaser for any occasion. Serve these baked beans as a tasty side dish at your next barbecue or potluck gathering.

Ingredients

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

Directions

1. Rinse the dried navy beans and remove any debris. Place them in a large pot or bowl and cover with water. Let the beans soak overnight.
2. Drain and rinse the soaked beans. Set them aside.
3. Heat the vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the chopped onion and sauté until translucent.
4. In a slow cooker, combine the soaked beans, sautéed onion, crumbled bacon, molasses, brown sugar, ketchup, mustard, Worcestershire sauce, salt, black pepper, and water.
5. Stir well to combine all the ingredients.
6. Cover the slow cooker and cook on low heat for 6 hours or until the beans are tender and the flavors are well combined.
7. Stir the beans occasionally while cooking.
8. Once the beans are cooked, remove the lid and increase the heat to high. Cook for an additional 30 minutes to thicken the sauce.
9. Serve the baked beans hot as a side dish.

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