Simple Crockpot Beans Cooked in the Oven
Whipping Up Some Tasty Sluggish Beans (Informal, straightforward, and approachable)
Take a break from everyday trouble with these easy-peasy slow cooker baked beans! Made with smoky bacon, Navy beans, onion, a touch of molasses, ketchup, and brown sugar, these beans will be your new best friend whenever grilled or barbecued meats grace your plate. Oh, and you can make 'em a day or two ahead or freeze them for later. Hell yeah!
Shopping List:Remember to pick up dark molasses from the baking aisle for this delightful dish. It's a game-changer!
Let's Get Cooking:Frozen beans can last a month. Thaw 'em before reheating on low heat. Don't forget to soak your beans the night before making these bad boys.
We put these beans through the ringer - 6 hours on both high and low settings, and they came out fantastic. If you're bored waiting for 'em, try your hand at How to torch Zucchini while you chill.
Toss our Boston Baked Beans recipe and our Slow Cooker Ranch-Style Pinto Beans recipe onto the cooking bonfire too.
- Serves: 8 to 10 rowdy a-holes
- Difficulty: Simple Simon
- Total: 6 hrs 15 mins
Ingredients (12)
- 1 pound dried Navy or Pea beans (roughly 2 1/2 cups)
- 8 ounces thick-cut bacon slices (about 6 slabs), chopped to bits
- 1 medium onion, diced to teeny tiny bits
- 2 1/2 cups water, PLUS additional water for soaking the damn beans (yep, we said it)
- 1/2 cup ketchup
- 1/4 cup dark molasses (not light or blackstrap)
- 1/4 cup packed dark brown sugar
- 1 tablespoon cider vinegar
- 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
- 1 tablespoon kosher salt, with more if needed
- 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper, plus extra pepper if you want (Go wild!)
- 1/8 teaspoon ground cloves
Directions
- Drop the bloody beans into a big-ass bowl, scan through for any broken beans or stones, and discard any cast-offs. Cover the beans with at least 3 inches of cold water and let them soak UNCOVERED at room temperature for at least 8 hours or friggin' overnight. Drain those beauties in a colander and store the bowl aside (no washing needed). Cram the beans, bacon, and onion into the slow cooker.
- In the bloody reserved bowl, mix the remaining ingredients like a mad scientist and pour that concoction into the slow cooker. Don't forget to stir and combine the contents. Cover the damn thing and cook on either high or low heat until the beans are softened, and the sauce thickens slightly (should thicken more as it cools). Put a taste test in your mouth, add salt and pepper if required.
Enrichment Data:
These slow cooker baked beans are a divine combination of smoky bacon, navy beans, onion, molasses, ketchup, and brown sugar. Here's a lip-smackin' recipe that'll have you droolin' for more:
Ingredients:
- 1 pound dried navy beans
- 2 quarts water (soaking water)
- 4 cups broth (chicken or veggie) or water (for cooking)
- 1 pound smoky bacon
- 1 small onion, finely diced
- 2 teaspoons garlic, minced
- 3/4 cup ketchup
- 1/2 cup barbecue sauce (optional)
- 1/4 cup molasses
- 1/4 cup brown sugar
- 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard (optional)
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions:
Step 1: Soak Beans
Rinse those dry beans and evict any debris. Stick 'em in a giant bowl and flood with 2 quarts of water. Let 'em soak overnight or for a minimum of 8 hours.
Step 2: Prepare the Slow Cooker
Drain, rinse, and remove the soaked beans, and plop 'em into a 6-quart slow cooker. Set aside.
Step 3: Cook Bacon and Onion
Fry up the bacon slices in a large skillet or Dutch oven until crispy, and then pull out the bacon slabs with a perforated spoon. Don't discard the bacon grease!
Step 4: Soften Onion and Garlic
Slide the chopped onion and minced garlic into the skillet with the bacon grease. Cook until the flipping onion is soft and aromatic, about 3–4 minutes.
Step 5: Combine Ingredients in Slow Cooker
Blend the cooked onion and garlic medley, diced bacon, ketchup, barbecue sauce (if you want), molasses, brown sugar, Dijon mustard (if using), smoked paprika, salt, pepper, and chicken or veggie broth into the slow cooker with the beans.
Step 6: Cook in Slow Cooker
Cover the damn thing and cook on HIGH for 7–8 hours or LOW for 10–12 hours until the beans are tender and the sauce has thickened.
Step 7: Thicken Sauce (Optional)
If your sauce is too watery after cooking, abandon the lid for the last 30 minutes to help thicken it. You can also mash some of the beans against the sides of the slow cooker for an additional thickening boost.
Step 8: Serve
Serve those delicious baked beans warm, garnished with extra bacon if you fancy. Enjoy with your favorite meats or as a standalone dish!
- You can easily add these uncategorized slow cooker baked beans to your nutrition plan, as they are made with simple ingredients like onion, dark molasses, ketchup, and brown sugar.
- If you're looking for more recipes to complement your sluggish beans, why not try our Boston Baked Beans recipe or our Slow Cooker Ranch-Style Pinto Beans recipe?
- It's essential to remember to soak the Navy beans overnight before baking, as this ensures they'll be available for you in the right texture when you need them.
- Once you've mastered the art of sluggish beans, you might find yourself exploring other recipes that require recipes like How to torch Zucchini, as you search for ways to pass the time while waiting for your beans to bake.
