Boston Baked Beans

Soft, sweet, and tangy baked beans make the ultimate barbecue dish. This top-rated family recipe has received hundreds of 5-star reviews and features bacon, molasses, and mustard powder for a deliciously complex flavor. Make wow-worthy homemade baked beans and kick the canned stuff to the curb. Plus, learn the best bean varieties to use for this recipe and the differences between Boston and regular baked beans.

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% Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet

Step 1

Transfer soaked navy beans and soaking water to a saucepan.

Step 2

Bring to a boil. Reduce heat and simmer until nearly tender, approximately 1 to 2 hours. Drain and reserve the cooking liquid.

Step 3

Preheat the oven to 325 degrees F (165 degrees C).

Step 4

Arrange 1/2 of the beans in the bottom of a 2-quart casserole dish. Place 1/2 of the bacon strips over the beans and sprinkle 1/2 of the onions over top. Repeat layers once more.

Step 5

Combine ketchup, molasses, brown sugar, Worcestershire sauce, salt, pepper, and dry mustard in a large saucepan over medium heat; bring to a boil.

Step 6

Pour sauce over the beans. Pour in just enough reserved cooking liquid to cover the beans. Cover the casserole dish with a lid or aluminum foil.

Step 7

Bake in the preheated oven for 1 1/2 hours. Remove the lid and continue to cook, checking every 1/2 hour or so and adding more cooking liquid if necessary to prevent the beans from getting too dry, until beans are soft and tender, 1 1/2 to 2 1/2 more hours.

Step 8

Serve hot and enjoy!