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Servings: 8 cups

Homemade Baked Beans

These homemade baked beans are perfect for the barbecue season. They’re full of flavor, simple to make, and taste a million times better than canned baked beans.
Total Time 1 hour

Ingredients
  

  • 1 & 1/2 cups dried navy beans soaked overnight OR 2 15 oz cans
  • 4 slices thick bacon chopped
  • 1/2 yellow onion chopped
  • 3 garlic cloves
  • 1/2 cup ketchup
  • 1/4 cup molasses
  • 1/4 cup coconut sugar
  • 1/4 cup maple syrup
  • 2 tbsp coconut aminos
  • 1 tbsp mustard
  • 1 & 1/2 tbsp apple cider vinegar
  • 1/2 cup apple juice OR water
  • 1/2 cup water
  • 1 tsp salt

Instructions

  1. If using dried beans, drain and rinse the overnight-soaked beans. Place them in a pot, cover with water, and bring to a boil. Simmer for 1 hour or until tender. Drain and set aside. If using canned beans, skip this step.
  2. In a large pot or Dutch oven, cook the bacon over medium heat until crispy. Add the chopped onion and garlic and sauté until softened.
  3. Stir in the ketchup, molasses, coconut sugar, maple syrup, salt, mustard, coconut aminos, apple cider vinegar, apple juice, and water. Add the beans and stir well to combine.
  4. Preheat your oven to 300°F (150°C). Cover the pot and bake for 2 hours, stirring occasionally, until the beans are thick. You can also do this on the stove top.
  5. Remove from the oven and let cool slightly before serving. Enjoy!

Notes

Store in an airtight container in the fridge for 4-5 days, or freeze in an airtight container or freezer bag (press out air and label). Freeze for up to 3 months. Thaw overnight in the fridge, then reheat on the stove over low heat.