OLD FASHIONED MOLASSES AND BACON BAKED BEANS - ROCK RECIPES

Old Fashioned Molasses and Bacon Baked Beans - Rock Recipes image

Provided by @MakeItYours

Number Of Ingredients 15

1 1/2 lb dry white beans, or navy beansInstructions
1 lb sliced smoked bacon, cut in small pieces
4 cloves cloves minced garlic
2 large red onions chopped
3 cups water
1 cup light or fancy molasses
1 tsp salt
1 tsp black pepper
4 tbsp smoked paprika
1 tbsp chili powder
1 tbsp dried thyme
1/2 cup Worcestershire sauce
one 28 ounce can crushed tomatoes, pureed
one 28 ounce can tomato sauce
4 tbsp dijon mustard

Steps:

Begin by soaking in water overnight or up to 48 hours.
In a large skillet slowly fry the bacon. Completely render the fat out of the bacon, leaving it crispy.
Pour off the majority of the fat from the pan. Set the bacon aside.
Return the pan to the stove over medium heat and add the onions and garlic.
Cook until the onions and garlic are softened, then add the water.
Let the water come to the boil to deglaze the pan.
Add to a large covered roaster (Turkey roasting size) along with the crisp bacon, the soaked beans (which have been drained) and add all of the remaining ingredients.
Stir all together well, cover and place in a 325 degree F oven for 4-5 hours or longer, stirring occasionally. The beans should be fully cooked and tender and the sauce should thicken. (see NOTE Regarding cooking time.)
I almost always add a little extra boiling water at a few points during the cooking time if the sauce thickens too quickly before the beans are fully cooked, usually about 1 to 1 1/2 cups at a time. This is not a problem at all and is to be expected.