Side Dishes
Old-Fashioned Baked Beans
Description
We’re especially fond of this sweet-and-smoky picnic favorite. And it’s easy to make, too! Only 20 minutes of prep time needed.
Ingredients:
- 10 cups water
- 2 cups dried navy beans (1 pound)
- 1/2 cup packed brown sugar
- 1/4 cup molasses
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 6 slices bacon, crisply cooked and crumbled
- 1 medium onion, chopped (1/2 cup)
- 3 cups water
Directions:
- Heat oven to 350°F.
- Heat 10 cups water and the beans to boiling in ovenproof Dutch oven. Boil uncovered 2 minutes. Stir in remaining ingredients except 3 cups water.
- Cover and bake 4 hours, stirring occasionally.
- Stir in 3 cups water. Bake uncovered 2 hours to 2 hours 15 minutes longer, stirring occasionally, until beans are tender and desired consistency.
