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Molasses Baked Beans
These slow-cooked baked beans start with dried navy beans, soaked overnight and simmered until just tender. They're then combined with smoky bacon, sweet molasses, brown sugar, and a touch of cider vinegar for balance. The mixture bakes for several hours in the oven, giving the beans plenty of time to absorb all those flavors and for the sauce to thicken into a rich, sticky glaze.
33 minServes 4
Method
6 steps · 33 min total
- 01
Soak the Beans
Place the dried beans into a Dutch oven with 6 cups (1.5 L) of water. Let them soak overnight. - 02
Cook and Drain Beans
Drain the soaked beans, then return them to the pot. Cover them with enough fresh water to extend a couple of inches above the beans, then cook for 30 minutes until they're tender but still hold their shape.
Drain the beans again, but make sure to reserve 3 cups (750 mL) of the cooking liquid; set both the beans and liquid aside.
