Michigan Baked Beans Recipe

Name: Michigan Baked Beans
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 pound Navy or Great Northern Beans; 3 - 5 Strips Thick Cut Smoked Bacon, cut into 1/2 pieces; 1 large Onion, diced; 2 cloves Garlic, minced; 1 tablespoon Fresh Ginger, minced; 1/4 cup Molasses; 1/2 cup Maple Syrup; 1 tablespoon Dry Mustard; 2 - 3 cups Apple Cider; 1/2 cup Cider Vinegar; 2 Bay Leaves; 4 sprigs Thyme; 1/4 teaspoon Ground Cloves; 1/2 teaspoon Ground Cardamom; 1/2 teaspoon Ground Allspice; 1/2 teaspoon Kosher Salt; 1/2 teaspoon Freshly Ground Pepper; 2 additional strips Smoked Bacon

Servings: persons

1 pound Navy or Great Northern Beans
3 - 5 Strips Thick Cut Smoked Bacon, cut into 1/2 pieces
1 large Onion, diced
2 cloves Garlic, minced
1 tablespoon Fresh Ginger, minced
1/4 cup Molasses
1/2 cup Maple Syrup
1 tablespoon Dry Mustard
2 - 3 cups Apple Cider
1/2 cup Cider Vinegar
2 Bay Leaves
4 sprigs Thyme
1/4 teaspoon Ground Cloves
1/2 teaspoon Ground Cardamom
1/2 teaspoon Ground Allspice
1/2 teaspoon Kosher Salt
1/2 teaspoon Freshly Ground Pepper
2 additional strips Smoked Bacon

1
Bring beans and 3 quarts hot water to a boil; continue to boil for 2 minutes. Let sit at least 1 hour, but it is best to allow beans to soak in the pot overnight.
2
Cook the bacon for 5 minutes in a 3 to 4-quart pot. Add onion, garlic and ginger, and cook for an additional 5 minutes. Add drained beans and next 10 ingredients (molasses through allspice). Bring to a simmer. Add salt and pepper and mix well. Cover with remaining bacon. Bake in a 300-degree oven for 5 to 6 hours or until beans are very tender. If necessary, add additional cider during cooking to keep beans covered.
3
When cooked, remove thyme sprigs and bay leaves, correct seasonings and serve.

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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 18 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 pound Navy or Great Northern Beans, 3 - 5 Strips Thick Cut Smoked Bacon, cut into 1/2 pieces, 1 large Onion, diced, 2 cloves Garlic, minced, and more.

Yes, Michigan 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.

Michigan Baked Beans

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