Grandma Brown's Baked Beans Recipe
Unleash the secret to the best baked beans with Grandma Brown's tried-and-true recipe!
Equipment
- Ovenproof pot
- Saucepan
- Measuring spoons and cups
- Oven
Ingredients
- 1 pound navy beans
- 1 tsp. baking soda
- ¼ cup brown sugar
- 1 pc. onion finely chopped
- 3 oz. cooked bacon
- Water to cover
- 1 pc. bay leaf
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Pour water into a saucepan.
- Add baking soda to the water, and bring it to a boil.
- Add the navy beans, and boil for 10 minutes.
- Remove from the heat. Cover with a lid and rest overnight.
- Preheat the oven to 300 degrees.
- Rinse the beans, and transfer them to an ovenproof pot.
- Add the other ingredients. Stir well.
- Pour enough water to cover the beans.
- Cover the pot again, and bake for 5-6 hours.
- You should stir the mixture and add water to cover the beans hourly.
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Notes
- Use an acidic ingredient — If you’re planning to store your baked beans for some time, you should know that a splash or two of lemon juice, vinegar, or even wine would help keep your beans fresh. It’ll also soften your beans and smooth their texture.
Nutrition
Nutrition Facts
Grandma Brown's Baked Beans Recipe
Amount per Serving
Calories
311
% Daily Value*
Fat
8
g
12
%
Saturated Fat
3
g
19
%
Trans Fat
0.03
g
Polyunsaturated Fat
2
g
Monounsaturated Fat
3
g
Cholesterol
21
mg
7
%
Sodium
717
mg
31
%
Potassium
567
mg
16
%
Carbohydrates
44
g
15
%
Fiber
12
g
50
%
Sugar
14
g
16
%
Protein
17
g
34
%
Vitamin A
23
IU
0
%
Vitamin C
1
mg
1
%
Calcium
99
mg
10
%
Iron
3
mg
17
%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
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