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Homemade From Scratch Baked Beans

Make a big pot of sweet tasty baked beans perfect for a picnic or a side to any meal

Course Side Dish
Cuisine American
Keyword baked beans', homemade baked beans, sweet spicy baked beans
Prep Time 1 hour
Cook Time 1 hour
Total Time 2 hours
Servings 6 people

Ingredients

  • 2 cups dried beans, soaked and cooked most of the way
  • water, as needed
  • 1 tsbp oil
  • 3-4 slices bacon, diced
  • 1/2 medium onion, diced
  • 1/2 cup ketchup
  • 1/4 cup molassses
  • 1/3 - 1/2 cup brown sugar
  • 1/4 cup maple syrup
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 1/2 tsp pepper
  • 2 tsp dried mustard
  • 1/2 cup apple cider
  • 1/2 cup water

Instructions

  1. Simmer beans until almost soft, if not prepared in advance.

  2. Heat the dutch oven over medium heat, add a tablesppon of oil, then the onion and diced bacon. Cook until the onions are softened and bacon browned & crisp.

  3. Remove from heat and add the ketchup, molasses, sugar, maple syrup, salt, pepper and dried mustard. Stir well to combine, then stir in the apple cider, apple cider vinegar and water.

  4. Return the beans to the pan and stir into the sauce. Add more water if the mix seems too thick, keeping in mind the beans will absorb more moisture as they finish cooking. Adjust seasoning if needed.

  5. Bake at 350F for 30-40 mintues until bubblilng.