Perfect Barbecue Baked Beans have a tangy sweetness that develops in the oven while baking. An easy recipe that fills the house with a comforting aroma.
Perfect Barbecue Baked Beans have a tangy sweetness that develops in the oven while baking. This is one of those easy recipes that leaves you feeling accomplished after the oven door is closed.
Not only that - there is a bonus. The house will be filled with a comforting aroma.
I'm never quite sure if there is actually a season for baked beans.
It's one of those dishes that travels well so it can go to beach barbecues and picnics but then it also can warm up the house on those cold days and become a perfect comfort food.
Okay - Decision made! It is a year-round recipe.
Why Soak Dried Navy Beans or Any Dried Beans for that Matter?
- Some beans need to be soaked because they have thicker skins. They will plump up beautifully as in the photo above and they are then much quicker to prepare for meals.
- Beans can cause digestive problems for some people and soaking them overnight will remove those indigestible sugars and things will be much 'calmer'.
So get out your big pot and take a few moments to make a wonderful homemade meal. If you are lucky enough to have leftovers the beans are just as good the second day as the first.
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Perfect Barbecue Baked Beans
Ingredients
- 1 pound dried Great Northern Beans
- 1 tablespoon coconut oil
- 1 cup chopped onion
- 1 cup ketchup
- 1 cup dark brown sugar, packed
- 1/4 cup maple syrup
- 1 tablespoon prepared mustard
- 1 teaspoon dry mustard
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 tablespoon chili powder
- 1/2 teaspooon cayenne
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
- 2 cups vegetable broth
- 1 cup water
Instructions
- The Night before baking:
- Look through your dried beans, rinse and drain.
- Place in a large pot and cover with fresh water to cover by about 3" to 4". Let set overnight.
- The day of cooking:
- Drain the beans and set aside.
- In the large pot heat the oil to medium. Saute the onion until it is translucent. About 10-15 minutes.
- Turn to low and add the ketchup, dark brown sugar, maple syrup, mustard, dry mustard, garlic powder, chili powder and cayenne, salt and black pepper.
- Stir and then add the water, vegetable broth and drained beans.
- Bring to a boil and then turn down to a low and simmer, covered, for one hour. Stirring, occasionally, so that it does not stick.
- Pour everything into a large covered casserole - up to 4 quarts in size. Be careful.
- Cover and bake at 325 degrees for 3 hours. Remove lid and bake another hour and until thickened.
- Serve hot.
Nutrition
This keeps beautifully in the fridge for four days. It also freezes really well.
IF FREEZING:
Let the mixture cool to room temperature and freeze in any of the ways I have described in my article How to Prepare Food for the Freezer.
TO PREPARE AFTER FREEZING:
Take out of the freezer and put in the refrigerator a few hours (about 6 hours) before heating. Heat in a large saucepan or in the microwave.
Serve hot.
Would you like to try your hand at Barbecue Baked Beans from the Slow Cooker? This one has a little tempeh bacon included.
Emily
I love that there's maple in this recipe, looks and sounds so delicious!
Emily
This recipe looks perfect for the warm weather coming my in upcoming months! Baked beans are such a great side for BBQs and potlucks and your recipe looks amazing!
Veena Azmanov
This Baked Beans is one of the most loved in my family! We especially love her during the cold winter months. Pinned for later!
Marie
The house must smell amazing when baking these beans! Love all the spices you've included in your barbecue sauce. So flavourful!
Ginny McMeans
You are very welcome Claire. I really like recipe that cook a long time too. It doesn't feel like you're so rushed. Good idea about the cayenne too.
Claire
I just love that these are cooked in the oven. It means I can get on with other things whilst they cook.
I leave out the cayenne so I can serve them to the whole family. Then just pop some hot sauce on the table for adults to add more spice.
Thank you for the recipe.
Ginny McMeans
Hahaha! Yes, that happens. I use foil on my casseroles that don't have a lid. It works great. Make the piece of foil way longer thank the casserole so you can really wrap it around the handles and scrunch it all tight. Snug as well as you can along the straight sides. Slide it in carefully into the oven so you don't loosen it up and that's it. No cooking difference. Enjoy!
Ashley
I do not have a covered casserole dish! (I know, crazy right??) 🙂 Do you think I could just cover it with foil and get the same results? Would I have to cook it longer or anything? Thanks!
Ginny McMeans
Yes, that is right Jessica. Thanks for the heads up and I fixed the recipe. 🙂 Hope you love it!
Jessica
I am not sure where I was supposed to add the ground black pepper at, so I just added it with the other dry ingredients. Hopefully it turns out okay.
Ginny McMeans
Yes, you sure can Amanda. Leave them out and then taste it at the end. You can always add just a dash of ground black pepper if you want it a little spicier.
Amanda
I'm wondering if I could leave out or reduce the amount of cayenne and chili powder. As much as I LOVE spices, my small children are not a fan.
Ginny McMeans
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Ginny McMeans
Thanks Lora! I am so glad you like the recipe!
Ginny McMeans
Haha Kim. It is all ready! 🙂
Ginny McMeans
Fantastic Melissa!
Ginny McMeans
Thanks for your good words and your pinning! 🙂
Ginny McMeans
Thumbs up Christie!
Melissa from HungryFoodLove.com
I want to make baked beans so bad. Thanks for the little nudge, this has inspired me to make some.
Kim Beaulieu
I'm on my way over, heat me up a big bowl of this.
Meseidy
I love a good baked bean recipe!
Ginny McMeans
Thanks so much Heather!
Ginny McMeans
Fantastic and I love grandma stories. It warms my heart.
Ginny McMeans
Yes, the slow cooker would work . I would use less liquid because it will not cook away as it does in the oven. I am sorry but I can not give you exact measurements since I have not done it yet but maybe leave out the 1 cup of water.
Sarah
This looks great! It seems like it could transfer well to crock pot cooking. Any ideas on how to do that?
Stephanie @ Back For Seconds
I would totally eat these year round! YUM!
Amanda @The Kitcheneer
Baked beans are definitely a year round recipe! Great to bring to family gatherings! This version sounds delicious!
Lora @cakeduchess
These beans are fantastic, Ginny!I love all the spices and this blows away canned beans any day!!
B[email protected] Mom
A great side with any main dish meal!
christine
You are right, baked beans seem to go with every season. My husband loves beans, I'll have to keep this one in mind.
Ashley @ Wishes and Dishes
Baked beans know no season! I eat them all year 'round 🙂 Thanks for the recipe and new way to try them!
Laura O @PetiteAllergyTreats
I've always wanted to make my own version of baked beans. You make it so easy and it looks great! Pinned. 🙂
kellie @ The Suburban Soapbox
These look so saucy and good! I'm a big fan of bacon in my beans but your version looks like I don't even need it! Amazing!
Martha @ A Family Feast
I agree - Baked Beans are so delicious - they should be eaten year round!
Christie - Food Done Light
We just love barbecued baked beans any time of year. I love how think and creamy these look.
Heather // girlichef
I'm definitely of the mind that any season is the right season for baked beans (for exactly the reasons you listed). These look perfect, and so comforting.
Nutmeg Nanny
Beans are such a source of comfort for me. My grandmother would always make a huge batch of baked beans every holiday. I love that these are meatless because it gives me a recipe for my vegetarian/vegan family members.