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The Best Slow Cooker Baked Beans

The Best Slow Cooker Baked Beans

Cost $10, save $15

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  • 720 Min
  • 8 Servings
  • $10

INGREDIENTS

  • Beans

    • 1 (16 ounce) package dried navy beans
    • 4 cups water, or more as needed

  • Seasonings and Sweeteners

    • ½ cup molasses
    • 2 tablespoons brown sugar
    • 🧂 1 teaspoon salt
    • ¾ teaspoon dry mustard
    • ⅛ teaspoon ground black pepper

  • Meat and Vegetables

    • ¼ pound salt pork, thinly sliced
    • 🧅 1 onion, sliced

STEPS

1

Place the navy beans into a large container and cover with several inches of cool water. Let stand for 8 hours or overnight. Drain and transfer beans to a pot, adding enough water to cover them.

2

Bring the water to a boil, reduce heat, cover pot, and simmer until beans are slightly tender, about 1 hour.

3

Mix 4 cups water, molasses, brown sugar, salt, mustard, and pepper together in a bowl until smooth.

4

Mix beans, salt pork, and onion together in a slow cooker. Add the molasses mixture, and add more water to cover beans if needed. Stir well.

5

Cook on Low heat in the slow cooker for 8 to 10 hours, until beans are soft and thoroughly flavored.

NUTRIENTS

Per 1 serving

🔥

374

Calories

  • 14
    Protein
  • 54
    Carbs
  • 12
    Fats

💡 Soaking the beans overnight improves their texture and reduces cooking time.Salt pork can be substituted with bacon for a smokier flavor.Serve with crusty bread or over rice for a more filling meal.Leftovers can be stored in the fridge for up to 5 days or frozen for longer storage.