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Homemade Baked Beans (NO Canned Beans)

This dish is a staple at BBQs and picnics, often as a side complimenting the main course. These baked beans are made entirely from scratch, using fresh beans.
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Course: Side Dish
Cuisine: American
Keyword: baked beans from scratch, baked beans from scratch recipe, baked beans recipe, bbq baked beans, bbq baked beans from scratch, bq baked beans recipe, homemade baked beans, homemade baked beans recipe, homemade bbq baked beans, makeueat
Prep Time: 1 hour
Cook Time: 2 hours
Soak Time: 7 hours
Total Time: 10 hours
Servings: 8
Calories: 282kcal
Author: Make U Eat

Equipment

  • 1 5qt Pot
  • 1 Cooking Spoon
  • 1 Colander
  • 1 9x13 Oven-Safe Dish
  • 1 Large Bowl (for Bean Liquid)
  • 1 Sharp Knife *OR* Kitchen Shears
  • Butcher Block *OR* Cutting Mat
  • Measuring Cups/Spoons

Ingredients

  • 1 LB Great Northern Beans
  • 4 Slices Thick-Cut Bacon
  • 15 Oz Tomato Puree
  • 1 Cup Reserve Bean Liquid
  • 1/2 Cup Maple Syrup
  • 1/2 Cup Blackstrap Molasses
  • 2 TBSP White Wine Vinegar
  • 2 TSP Iodized Salt
  • 1 TSP Ground Black Pepper
  • 1 TSP Ground Mustard
  • 1 TSP Garlic Powder
  • 1 TSP Onion Powder
  • 1/2 TSP Smoked Paprika
  • 1/2 TSP Ground Ginger
  • 1/2 TBSP Iodized Salt (for soaking beans)
  • 1/2 TSP Baking Soda (for soaking beans)
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Instructions

  • Add 1 LB great northern beans to 5qt pot and soak in 10 cups water + baking soda for at least 6-8 hours.
  • Drain & wash beans.
  • Place beans back in pot with 1/2 TBSP Iodized Salt and warm on high heat until boiling.
  • Reduce heat to medium-low and continue to simmer for 1 Hour (or until beans are tender).
  • Remove beans from heat and drain excess liquid (save liquid for later use).
  • Chop bacon into large bits and fry in skillet on medium-high heat for 6-7 minutes.
  • Add all ingredients to 5qt pot and stir until combined.
  • Remove Cornbread from oven and allow to cool for at least 15 minutes before cutting and serving.
  • Place beans and 1 cup of bean liquid in 9x13 oven-safe dish, then bake in oven at 400*F uncovered for 30-40 minutes.
  • Remove beans from the oven and cool for 15-20 minutes.

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Nutrition

Calories: 282kcal | Carbohydrates: 47g | Protein: 8g | Fat: 8g | Saturated Fat: 3g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 3g | Trans Fat: 0.02g | Cholesterol: 12mg | Sodium: 1238mg | Potassium: 861mg | Fiber: 5g | Sugar: 30g | Vitamin A: 342IU | Vitamin C: 6mg | Calcium: 118mg | Iron: 3mg