Sweet and Smoky Baked Beans

Name: Sweet and Smoky Baked Beans
Prep time: 30 min
Cook time: 1 h 30 min
Total time: 2 h
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 2 pounds dried navy beans, (washed and rinsed); 10 cups water; 1 large white onion, (finely diced); 1 cup molasses; 1 cup ketchup; 1/2 cup brown sugar, (lightly packed); 2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce; 2 tablespoons white vinegar; 1 tablespoon dry mustard; 1 teaspoon salt; 1 teaspoon chili powder; 1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper; 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder; 12 slices bacon ((or 1 large ham steak))

Instructions

Prep:30minCook:1h 30min

Instant Pot or traditional oven, Sweet and Smoky Baked Beans are delicious and so easy to prepare. Never buy canned beans from the grocer again! Make them vegetarian or serve them with fried crumbled bacon or ham on the side!

Updated at: Thu, 18 Dec 2025 14:51:30 GMT