The Best Slow Cooker Baked Beans (Dads Recipe)

This recipe was handed down from my dad. I adjusted it to go into the slow cooker. It’s a lot easier. Just set it and forget it.

Step: 1

Place the navy beans into a large container and cover with several inches of cool water; let stand 8 hours to overnight. Drain and transfer beans to a pot; add enough water to cover beans.

Step: 2

Bring water to a boil, reduce heat, cover pot, and simmer until beans are slightly tender, about 1 hour.

Step: 3

Mix 4 cups water, molasses, brown sugar, salt, mustard, and pepper together in a bowl until smooth.

Step: 4

Mix beans, salt pork, and onion together in a slow cooker. Add molasses mixture and more water to cover beans if needed; stir well.

Step: 5

Cook on Low for 8 to 10 hours.

Per Serving: 374 calories; protein 13.5g; carbohydrates 54g; fat 12.4g; cholesterol 12.2mg; sodium 508.2mg.

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