Slow Cooker Homemade Beans

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These slow cooker baked beans with bacon are especially great for football Sundays. A delicious recipe for homemade beans that can be served as a main course or as a side dish.

Submitted by TLEFURGEY
Updated on June 11, 2024
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Prep Time:
20 mins
Cook Time:
8 hrs
Total Time:
8 hrs 20 mins
Servings:
12
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Ingredients

Original recipe (1X) yields 12 servings

  • 3 cups dry navy beans, soaked overnight or boiled for one hour

  • 6 slices thick cut bacon, cut into 1 inch pieces

  • 1 large onion, chopped

  • 1 ½ cups ketchup

  • 1 ½ cups water

  • 1 cup brown sugar

  • ¼ cup molasses

  • 1 tablespoon dry mustard

  • 1 tablespoon salt

Directions

  1. Gather all ingredients.

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  2. Drain soaking liquid from beans; place them in a slow cooker.

  3. Stir bacon, onion, ketchup, water, brown sugar, molasses, mustard, and salt into beans until well mixed.

    bacon, onion, ketchup, water, brown sugar, molasses, mustard, and salt stirred into beans in a slow cooker until well mixed.

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  4. Cover and cook on Low for 8 to 10 hours; stir occasionally if possible.

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Nutrition Facts (per serving)

296 Calories
3g Fat
57g Carbs
12g Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 12
Calories 296
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 3g 4%
Saturated Fat 1g 4%
Cholesterol 5mg 2%
Sodium 1312mg 57%
Total Carbohydrate 57g 21%
Dietary Fiber 13g 46%
Total Sugars 23g
Protein 12g 25%
Vitamin C 7mg 7%
Calcium 118mg 9%
Iron 4mg 19%
Potassium 741mg 16%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.

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