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Homemade smoky baked beans in a jar ready for serving

Smoky Home Canned Baked Beans

Delicious and hearty baked beans with a smoky flavor, perfect for canning and enjoying with meals.
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Prep Time 8 hours
Cook Time 1 hour
Total Time 9 hours
Servings: 6 servings
Course: Side Dish, Vegetarian
Cuisine: American
Calories: 250
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Beans Preparation
  • 2 cups dried navy beans Soaked overnight
Main Ingredients
  • 1/2 pound bacon or salt pork, chopped For added smokiness
  • 1 medium onion, diced
  • 3/4 cup brown sugar
  • 1/2 cup molasses
  • 1/4 cup ketchup
  • 2 tsp mustard powder
  • 1 tsp smoked paprika
  • Water for cooking Enough to cover the beans
  • 1/4 cup apple cider vinegar

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Soak the navy beans overnight in water.
  2. Drain and rinse the beans, then place them in a pot and cover with fresh water.
  3. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer for 30 minutes or until tender.
Cooking
  1. In a separate large pot, cook the chopped bacon over medium heat until crispy.
  2. Add the diced onion and cook until softened.
  3. Stir in the brown sugar, molasses, ketchup, mustard powder, smoked paprika, salt, pepper, and apple cider vinegar.
  4. Add the cooked beans to the pot, mix well, and add enough water to cover the beans.
  5. Transfer to sterilized jars, leaving 1 inch of headspace.
  6. Process in a hot water bath for 1 hour.
  7. Allow to cool before sealing.

Notes

Make sure to soak the beans for at least 8 hours to ensure they cook evenly. Adjust the level of spice and sweetness according to your taste. Ensure your jars are properly sterilized before filling them to keep the beans safe for storage.