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What is the sauce made of in baked beans?

Unlocking Baked Beans Whats in the Flavorful Sauce


  • Author: phillip
  • Total Time: 1 hour 15 minutes
  • Yield: 4 servings 1x

Description

Discover the ingredients that make up the flavorful sauce in baked beans Unlock the secrets behind this beloved dishs taste experience


Ingredients

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  • 2 cups navy beans, soaked overnight
  • 1 cup onion, chopped finely
  • 1/2 cup ketchup
  • 1/4 cup brown sugar
  • 2 tablespoons molasses
  • 1 teaspoon mustard
  • 1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon black pepper

  • Instructions

  • Step 1: Prepare the Beans – Begin by soaking the navy beans overnight in water.
  • Step 2: Cook the Beans – Rinse the soaked beans and place them in a pot with fresh water. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer until tender—about 1 hour.
  • Step 3: Sauté the Onions – In a skillet, heat a bit of oil and sauté the chopped onions until they are translucent—around 5 minutes.
  • Step 4: Combine Saucy Ingredients – In a large bowl, mix together the ketchup, brown sugar, molasses, mustard, Worcestershire sauce, salt, and black pepper.
  • Step 5: Combine Everything Together – Once the beans are cooked and the onions are ready, combine all ingredients in a baking dish.
  • Step 6: Bake – Cover the baking dish with foil and bake for about 30 minutes at 350°F (175°C), then remove foil and bake for an additional 10 minutes.
    • Prep Time: 15 minutes
    • minutes: 15
    • Cook Time: 1 hour
    • Category: Side Dish
    • Method: Baking
    • Cuisine: American

    Nutrition

    • Serving Size: 1 serving
    • Calories: 240 calories
    • Sugar: 8 grams
    • Fat: 0.5 grams
    • Carbohydrates: 42 grams
    • Fiber: 10 grams
    • Protein: 12 grams

    Keywords: baked beans, recipe, sauce, traditional baked beans, cooking, beans