Cooking Instructions

Follow these steps for perfect results

Ingredients

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8
servings
2 lb

dried navy beans

rinsed

2 cup

water

for soaking and simmering

1 cup

ketchup

0.75 cup

brown sugar

0.25 cup

molasses

2 tbsp

Worcestershire sauce

2 tsp

dry mustard

1.5 tsp

onion powder

0.25 tsp

salt

0.25 lb

salt pork

diced (optional)

Step 1
~35 min

Rinse the dried navy beans and place them in a large pot.

Step 2
~35 min

Cover the beans with water.

Step 3
~35 min

Bring the water to a boil over high heat.

Step 4
~35 min

Turn off the heat, cover the pot, and let the beans soak for one hour.

Step 5
~35 min

Drain the water from the beans.

Step 6
~35 min

Cover the beans with fresh water and simmer for one hour, or until the beans are tender.

Step 7
~35 min

Drain the water from the beans again.

Step 8
~35 min

Transfer the simmered beans to a slow cooker.

Step 9
~35 min

Add the ketchup, brown sugar, molasses, Worcestershire sauce, dry mustard, onion powder, and salt to the slow cooker.

Step 10
~35 min

Add 2 cups of water.

Step 11
~35 min

Stir all the ingredients together thoroughly.

Step 12
~35 min

Cover the slow cooker and cook on LOW heat for 8 hours, or on HIGH heat for 6 hours, or until the beans are tender and have reached your desired consistency.

Step 13
~35 min

Check on the beans periodically and add additional water if necessary to maintain the desired consistency.

Step 14
~35 min

If your slow cooker has a warm setting, you can keep the beans on warm until serving.

Pro Tips & Suggestions

Expert advice for the best results

For a thicker sauce, remove the lid during the last hour of cooking.

Adjust the amount of brown sugar to your taste preference.

Cooking Experience

Everything you need to know before you start

Time & Preparation

Cleanup Time

15 minutes

Batch Cooking
Friendly
Make Ahead

Can be made a day ahead and reheated.

Freezable
Kid Friendly

Cooking Environment

Messiness Level
Medium
Smell Intensity
Medium-High
Noise Level
Low
Elder Friendly
Suitable for seniors

Plating & Presentation

Serving Suggestions

Serve as a side dish at a barbecue.

Enjoy with cornbread or biscuits.

Serve as a main course with a side salad.

Perfect Pairings

Food Pairings

Coleslaw
Cornbread
Grilled Sausages

Drink Pairings

Cultural Heritage

Discover the story behind this recipe

Origin & Tradition

Region of Origin

United States

Cultural Significance

A staple at potlucks and family gatherings.

Style

Occasions & Celebrations

Festive Uses

Fourth of July
Thanksgiving
Labor Day

Occasion Tags

BBQ
Picnic
Family Dinner

Popularity Score

70/100