Cooking Instructions

Follow these steps for perfect results

Ingredients

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6
servings
1 lb

navy beans

soaked overnight

0.5 lb

canadian back bacon

cut in 3 pieces

1 tbsp

dry mustard

1 cup

onion

chopped

0.5 cup

ketchup

1 tbsp

tomato paste

0.25 cup

molasses

0.25 cup

maple syrup

3 unit

garlic cloves

minced

6 cup

hot water

1 tsp

salt

0.5 tsp

pepper

Step 1
~30 min

Soak navy beans overnight.

Step 2
~30 min

Drain beans and place them into a covered earthenware pan.

Step 3
~30 min

Chop the onion and mince the garlic.

Step 4
~30 min

Cut the Canadian back bacon into 3 pieces.

Step 5
~30 min

Add bacon, dry mustard, chopped onion, minced garlic, ketchup, tomato paste, molasses, maple syrup, hot water, salt, and pepper to the beans.

Step 6
~30 min

Mix all ingredients well.

Step 7
~30 min

Cover and cook in the oven at 300°F for 3 hours.

Step 8
~30 min

Remove cover and continue to cook for 1 hour or more until beans are tender and sauce is thickened.

Pro Tips & Suggestions

Expert advice for the best results

For a thicker sauce, mash some of the beans against the side of the pan during the last hour of cooking.

Adjust the amount of maple syrup to your desired level of sweetness.

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 in advance.

Freezable
Kid Friendly

Cooking Environment

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

Plating & Presentation

Serving Suggestions

Serve as a side dish with grilled meats or cornbread.

Perfect Pairings

Food Pairings

Cornbread
Coleslaw
Grilled Sausages

Drink Pairings

Cultural Heritage

Discover the story behind this recipe

Origin & Tradition

Region of Origin

North America

Cultural Significance

A traditional dish often served at barbecues and potlucks.

Style

Occasions & Celebrations

Festive Uses

Thanksgiving
Canada Day
4th of July

Occasion Tags

BBQ
Potluck
Holiday
Family Gathering

Popularity Score

70/100

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