Home-style Belle's Baked Beans Recipe

This home-style Belle's Baked Beans recipe is a perfect dish for gatherings and BBQs. Slow-cooked in a rich and tangy sauce, these baked beans are packed with flavor and make a great side dish or main course. The combination of bacon, onion, and molasses adds a sweet and savory twist to the beans. Serve them warm and enjoy the heartiness of these classic American baked beans.

Ingredients

• 1 pound dried navy beans
• 8 cups water
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 pound bacon, diced
• 1 onion, diced
• 1/2 cup molasses
• 1/2 cup ketchup
• 1/4 cup brown sugar
• 1 tablespoon mustard
• 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
• 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
• 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder

Directions

1. Rinse the dried navy beans and discard any debris. Place the beans in a large pot and add water until they are fully submerged. Let them soak overnight.
2. The next day, drain and rinse the soaked beans. In a large pot, add the beans, 8 cups of fresh water, and salt. Bring to a boil over high heat, then reduce to a simmer and cook for 1 to 2 hours, until the beans are tender. Drain the beans and set them aside.
3. Preheat the oven to 325°F (160°C).
4. In a large skillet, cook the diced bacon over medium heat until crispy. Remove the bacon from the skillet, leaving the bacon grease behind.
5. Add the diced onion to the skillet with the bacon grease and cook until softened and translucent.
6. In a separate bowl, whisk together the molasses, ketchup, brown sugar, mustard, Worcestershire sauce, black pepper, and garlic powder.
7. In a large baking dish, combine the cooked beans, cooked bacon, sautéed onions, and the prepared sauce. Mix well to ensure that all the beans are coated evenly.
8. Cover the baking dish with aluminum foil and bake in the preheated oven for 1 hour.
9. Remove the foil and continue baking for an additional 15 minutes, or until the sauce has thickened.
10. Serve Belle's Baked Beans warm and enjoy!

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