Slow Cooker Baked Beans

Ingredients and Weight:

• 1 pound dried navy beans
• 12 cups water
• 1 large onion, chopped
• 1 green bell pepper, chopped
• 1 red bell pepper, chopped
• 1 pound smoked bacon, cut into lardons
• 1 cup ketchup
• 1/2 cup brown sugar
• 1/4 cup molasses
• 1/4 cup Dijon mustard
• 1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 teaspoon black pepper

Preparation Time:

• 15 minutes

Cooking Time:

• 8-10 hours on low

Difficulty Level:

• 1 (simple)

Preparation Method Steps:

1. Rinse the beans and place them in a slow cooker.
2. Add the water, onion, bell peppers, and bacon.
3. In a small bowl, whisk together the ketchup, brown sugar, molasses, mustard, vinegar, salt, and pepper.
4. Pour the sauce mixture over the beans.
5. Cook on low for 8-10 hours, or until the beans are tender and the sauce has thickened.

Nutritional Information:

Per serving:

• Calories: 250
• Fat: 5 grams
• Saturated Fat: 1 gram
• Cholesterol: 10 milligrams
• Sodium: 350 milligrams
• Carbohydrates: 45 grams
• Protein: 10 grams
• Fiber: 5 grams

Dish Characteristics:

• Smoky
• Sweet
• Savory
• Rich
• Comforting

User Comments:

• "These baked beans are absolutely delicious! They're the perfect side dish for any summer barbecue."
• "I love the smokiness from the bacon. It really takes the flavor over the top."
• "These beans are so easy to make and they always turn out perfect. I've made them for my family and friends countless times."
• "I'm not a big fan of baked beans, but these are an exception. The sauce is amazing!"
• "I highly recommend this recipe. It's a crowd-pleaser every time."

Special Precautions and Tips:

• Make sure to soak the beans overnight before cooking. This will help them to cook faster and more evenly.
• If you don't have time to soak the beans overnight, you can quick-soak them by boiling them in water for 1 minute. Then remove from heat and let stand for 1 hour before draining and cooking.
• You can use any type of beans you like in this recipe, but navy beans are the most traditional.
• If you don't have smoked bacon, you can use regular bacon. Just cook it until it's crispy before adding it to the slow cooker.
• You can adjust the sweetness of the sauce to your taste by adding more or less brown sugar.
• These baked beans can be made ahead of time and reheated before serving.