Grandma Browns Baked Beans
Grandma Browns Baked Beans are the epitome of comfort food. This timeless recipe has been passed down through generations, bringing families together with every bite. These beans are slow-cooked to perfection, allowing the flavors to meld and develop into a rich and savory dish that will leave you wanting more.
Ingredients
- 1 pound dry navy beans
- 1/2 cup brown sugar
- 1/2 pound bacon
- 1 large onion, chopped
- 1/2 cup molasses
- 2 teaspoons dry mustard
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/4 cup ketchup
- 2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 6 cups water
Instructions
- Soaking the Beans: Start by rinsing the beans thoroughly in cold water. After that place them in a large bowl and cover them with enough water to cover the beans by a few inches. Cover the bowl and soak the beans overnight.
- Cooking the Beans: Drain the beans and rinse them with fresh water next day. Transfer the beans toa large pot or dutch oven and add 6 cups of water to cover them. Boil thewater, then reduce the heat and let the beans simmer for approximately 1 to 1 ½ hours, until they are tender but still retain their shape.
- Preparing the Bacon and Onion: Cook bacon in a large skillet until it becomes crispy, while the beans are cooking. Once done, remove the bacon from the skillet and let it cool on a plate lined with paper towels. In the same skillet, saute the chopped onion until it turns soft and translucent.
- Prepare Flavourful Sauce: Combine molasses, ketchup, dry mustard, salt, Worcestershire sauce, brown sugar, and black pepper in a bowl. Mix all the ingredients well to create a flavourful sauce.
- Combining the Ingredients: Once beans are soft, drain and transfer to a large baking dish or dutch oven. Add sauteed onions and crumbled bacon. Pour the sauce over the beans and mix everything together thoroughly.
- Baking the Beans: Preheat oven to 325°F. Cover beans with a lid or aluminum foil and bake them approximately 2 to 2 ½ hours, until the beans are thick and the sauce has caramelized.
- Serving: Remove the beans from the oven. Let them coolfor a few minutes before serving. Your dish is ready to serve. You can garnishit with additional bacon or chopped parsley.