Baked beans add some yum to your plate, no matter what the main course. Learn how to make this delicious side for dinner tonight!
INGREDIENTS:
2 cups dried navy beans
6 cups water
1 1/2 tsp salt
1 tsp dry mustard
1/2 tsp ground black pepper
1/2 cup onion, diced
1/2 cup molasses
1/4 cup brown sugar
1/4 cup bacon bits
TOOLS:
dutch oven or large stock pot
deep casserole dish
REMEMBER THAT IT’S IMPORTANT TO ALWAYS COOK UNDER ADULT SUPERVISION. SOMETIMES WE USE OBJECTS THAT COULD BE HARMFUL, LIKE A KNIFE, SO DON’T EVER ATTEMPT TO DO THESE RECIPES ALONE.
- Clean beans, combine with salt and water and soak over night.
- Drain beans, place in Dutch oven or a large stock pot and cover with water. Bring to boil, reduce to simmer and cook for about 2 hours. Add water as needed.
- When beans are cooked drain and reserve the liquid.
- Preheat oven to 300°.
- Mix the beans with all the other ingredients and transfer to deep casserole dish or just leave in your Dutch oven. Add enough bean liquid to cover the beans.
- Cover with a tight fitting lid and bake for 4 hours, stirring occasionally.
