Grandma Kirk's Baked Beans Recipe

Name: Grandma Kirk's Baked Beans
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 pounds dried navy beans, soaked overnight in cold water and drained; 1 onion, coarsely chopped; 1 garlic clove, minced; 3/4 cup light molasses or sorghum syrup; 3/4 cup light brown sugar; 1 tablespoon soy sauce; 1 1/2 teaspoons salt; 1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce; 1/4 teaspoon dry mustard; 1/2 pound slab bacon in one piece; Burnt Ends (optional; see Barbecued Brisket)

Servings: persons

2 pounds dried navy beans, soaked overnight in cold water and drained
1 onion, coarsely chopped
1 garlic clove, minced
3/4 cup light molasses or sorghum syrup
3/4 cup light brown sugar
1 tablespoon soy sauce
1 1/2 teaspoons salt
1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
1/4 teaspoon dry mustard
1/2 pound slab bacon in one piece
Burnt Ends (optional; see Barbecued Brisket)

1
Put the beans in a large enameled cast-iron casserole and add enough water to cover by 1/2 inch.
2
Bring to a simmer and cook until the skins on the beans curl up when you blow on them, about 30 minutes.
3
Preheat the oven to 300.
4
Stir the onion, garlic, molasses, brown sugar, soy sauce, salt, Worcestershire and mustard into the beans, then nestle in the bacon.
5
Cover and bake for 3 hours, until the beans are tender, stirring occasionally and adding water as needed to cover the beans by 1/2 inch.
6
Stir in the Burnt Ends (if using), then bake the beans uncovered about 1 1/2 hours longer, until richly browned on top.
7
Remove the bacon piece, chop into cubes and return to the beans before serving.

802

kcal

Calories

Fat

104

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 11 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 pounds dried navy beans, soaked overnight in cold water and drained, 1 onion, coarsely chopped, 1 garlic clove, minced, 3/4 cup light molasses or sorghum syrup, and more.

Yes, Grandma Kirk's Baked Beans falls under the Meat & Poultry category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Grandma Kirk's Baked Beans

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