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