Baked Beans In Clay Pot Recipe

Ingredients for Baked Beans In Clay Pot

• Navy Beans
• Ketchup (for serving)
• 1/4 cup yellow mustard
• 1/2 cup packed brown sugar
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
• 1 medium onion, chopped
• Water
• Bacon

How to Make Baked Beans In Clay Pot

1. Soak 1 pound dried kidney beans in cold water overnight.
2. Drain the soaked beans thoroughly.
3. Cover the beans with 6 cups of fresh cold water in a large pot.
4. Bring to a rolling boil, then reduce heat and simmer for 30 minutes.
5. Drain the beans, reserving 1 cup of the cooking liquid.
6. In a medium bowl, whisk together 1 cup ketchup, 1/4 cup yellow mustard, 1/2 cup packed brown sugar, 1 teaspoon salt, 1/2 teaspoon black pepper, and the reserved 1 cup cooking liquid. Stir in an additional 1/2 cup water.
7. In a clay pot (or oven-safe Dutch oven), layer 1/3 of 6 slices bacon, 1 medium onion (chopped), 1/3 of the cooked beans, and 1/3 of the ketchup mixture.
8. Repeat layers, ending with a layer of beans.
9. Top with remaining bacon slices.
10. If using a clay pot, place the UNCOVERED pot in a COLD oven. Set oven temperature to 400°F (200°C).
11. After 30 minutes, reduce the oven temperature to 300°F (150°C).
12. Cook for 3 hours.
13. Reduce the oven temperature to 250°F (120°C) and cook for another 30 minutes. (If using a Dutch oven, you can skip steps 10-13 and bake covered at 250°F for 8 hours)
14. Serve hot with boiled potatoes, ham, crusty bread, and extra ketchup, if desired.