Making anything from scratch always tastes better than from a can. This recipe is easy to put together, it just takes time for the baking. I love homemade baked beans and I always used to used canned but making them homemade is worth it! Enjoy!
Homemade Baked Beans
Servings: 12 sevings
Ingredients
- 1 lb dried navy beans
- 8 cups water
- 6 bacon strips, cooked and crumbled
- 1 cup onion, chopped
- 1/2 cup molasses
- 1/3 cup brown sugar
- 1 tsp dry mustard
- salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
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Soak beans overnight. Drain and discard water.
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Put beans in large pan with 8 cups water (or until covered). Bring to boil, cover and reduce heat and let simmer for 2-3 hours until beans are soft.
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Drain beans and reserve liquid. In greased casserole dish combine beans with 1 cup of reserved liquid. Add remaining ingredents.
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Cover and bake beans for 3-4 hours. Stir beans periodically, add more reserved liquid if they are getting too dry.