Old Fashioned French Canadian Baked Beans Recipe

Name: Old Fashioned French Canadian Baked Beans
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 - 1 1/2 lb navy beans (2 1/2 to 3 cups measure); bay leaf; 2 garlic cloves; 1/4 cup molasses; 1/4 cup maple syrup; 3/4 cup ketchup; 1 medium onion, diced; 2 teaspoons salt; 2 teaspoons vinegar; 1 1/2 teaspoons dry mustard (Keen's brand is what I use); 2 -3 tablespoons brown sugar; 2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce; 4 slices bacon (optional); reserved bean liquid

Servings: persons

1 - 1 1/2 lb navy beans (2 1/2 to 3 cups measure)
bay leaf
2 garlic cloves
1/4 cup molasses
1/4 cup maple syrup
3/4 cup ketchup
1 medium onion, diced
2 teaspoons salt
2 teaspoons vinegar
1 1/2 teaspoons dry mustard (Keen's brand is what I use)
2 -3 tablespoons brown sugar
2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
4 slices bacon (optional)
reserved bean liquid

1
Cover beans with water and soak overnight.
2
Rinse beans then bring to a boil in approximately 1 quart of water, bay leaf and garlic - simmer for 30 minutes.
3
Turn off heat and let beans stand for approximately 1 1/2 hours until soft. Drain and reserve the bean liquid. Discard bay leaf and garlic.
4
Mix together remaining ingredients (excluding beans and bacon).
5
Add beans to bean pot (or any covered dish).
6
Stir in molasses mixture to beans. Top off with some of the reserved bean liquid.
7
Arrange bacon on top.
8
Cover and bake at 300 degrees for 7 hours. For the final hour of cooking, remove cover to let bean brown up nicely.
9
Note: check occasionally and keep beans covered with reserved bean liquid during cooking.

559

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Brown sugar instead of white sugar adds a deeper, more caramel-like flavor.

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 14 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 - 1 1/2 lb navy beans (2 1/2 to 3 cups measure), bay leaf, 2 garlic cloves, 1/4 cup molasses, and more.

Yes, Old Fashioned French Canadian 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.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Old Fashioned French Canadian Baked Beans

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

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