All American Baked Beans Recipe

Ingredients for All American Baked Beans

• Dried Navy Beans
• Smoked Bacon
• Onion
• Garlic Cloves
• Dark Brown Sugar
• 1 cup ketchup
• Maple Syrup
• Dark Molasses
• Worcestershire Sauce
• 1 teaspoon salt
• Fresh Ground Black Pepper

How to Make All American Baked Beans

1. Rinse 2 pounds of dried navy beans and pick through to remove any debris.
2. Soak the beans overnight in a large pot with 8 cups of water.
3. Drain the beans in a colander and rinse well under cold running water.
4. Transfer the beans to a large heavy-bottomed saucepan or Dutch oven.
5. Cover the beans with 8 cups of fresh water and bring to a boil over high heat.
6. Reduce the heat to low, cover, and simmer until tender, about 45 minutes to 1 hour. Add more water if necessary to keep beans covered.
7. Drain the beans, reserving 1 1/2 cups of the cooking liquid.
8. Preheat oven to 300°F (150°C).
9. Heat a 2-quart ovenproof casserole dish or Dutch oven over medium heat.
10. Add 4 slices of bacon, diced, and cook until slightly crisp and the fat is rendered, about 5 minutes.
11. Add 1 medium onion, chopped, and 2 cloves of garlic, minced, and cook until softened, 5-10 minutes.
12. Stir in 1/2 cup packed light brown sugar and cook until dissolved, about 5 minutes.
13. Add 1 cup of ketchup, 1/2 cup of maple syrup, 1/4 cup of molasses, 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce, 1 teaspoon salt, and 1/2 teaspoon black pepper.
14. Add the drained beans and stir to combine thoroughly.
15. Cover the casserole dish and transfer to the preheated oven.
16. Bake, stirring occasionally, for 2 1/2 hours.
17. Add 3/4 cup of the reserved bean liquid, cover, and bake for an additional 30 minutes.
18. Remove the lid and bake until the sauce is thick and syrupy, another 10-15 minutes, stirring once.
19. Serve hot. Enjoy!