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Hearty Baked Beans with Barbecue and Molasses Recipe

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This classic baked beans recipe features Great Northern Beans slow-baked in a rich, tangy sauce made with molasses, barbecue sauce, brown sugar, and a blend of spices. Perfect as a hearty side dish for barbecues or comforting family dinners.

  • Author: Emma
  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 1 hour
  • Total Time: 1 hour 15 minutes
  • Yield: 4 servings
  • Category: Side Dish
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: American

Ingredients

Beans and Vegetables

  • 31 ounces Great Northern Beans (2 cans, 15.5 oz each, rinsed and drained)
  • 1 cup onion (finely minced)

Sauce and Seasonings

  • 1/4 cup molasses
  • 3/4 cup barbecue sauce
  • 1/3 cup light brown sugar
  • 1/3 cup ketchup
  • 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
  • 1 tablespoon mustard powder
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon black pepper

Instructions

  1. Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit to ensure it reaches the perfect temperature for slow baking the beans evenly.
  2. Mix Ingredients: In a large bowl, combine rinsed Great Northern Beans, finely minced onions, molasses, barbecue sauce, brown sugar, ketchup, Worcestershire sauce, mustard powder, garlic powder, salt, and black pepper. Stir thoroughly until everything is well incorporated, creating a flavorful sauce coating the beans.
  3. Prepare Baking Dish: Lightly coat a large baking dish with cooking spray to prevent sticking and transfer the bean mixture evenly into the dish.
  4. Bake Covered: Cover the baking dish with foil or a lid and bake for 50 minutes. This allows the flavors to meld and the beans to become tender while keeping moisture locked in.
  5. Bake Uncovered: Remove the cover and bake the beans for an additional 10 minutes to thicken the sauce and develop a slight caramelized top layer.
  6. Rest and Serve: Let the baked beans rest for 5 minutes outside the oven before serving. This helps the sauce to set and enhances the texture and flavor.

Notes

  • Use rinsed and drained canned beans to reduce cooking time.
  • For extra smoky flavor, substitute part of the barbecue sauce with chipotle barbecue sauce.
  • If you prefer a sweeter bean, adjust the brown sugar or molasses to taste.
  • Covering the dish during most of the baking helps keep the beans moist and tender.
  • Leftovers store well in the refrigerator for up to 4 days and can be reheated gently on the stovetop or microwave.

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