For an even deeper smoky flavor, consider using smoked bacon. Don't skimp on the salt! It balances the sweetness of the brown sugar and enhances the overall flavor. If you prefer a thicker sauce, remove the lid during the last hour of baking to allow some of the liquid to evaporate. These beans are even better the next day, as the flavors have time to meld together.
Gramma Beaton's Brown Sugar Beans
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PREP TIME10 mins
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COOK TIME6 hrs
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TOTAL TIME14 hrs 10 mins
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SERVING12 People
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VIEWS39
Elevate your potluck game with these deceptively simple yet utterly irresistible Brown Sugar Beans. The slow-baked magic transforms humble ingredients into a symphony of smoky, sweet, and savory flavors that will have everyone asking for the recipe.
Ingridients
Adjust Servings
Nutrition
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Carbohydrate53 g
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Cholesterol14 mg
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Fiber9 g
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Protein17 g
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Saturated Fat2 g
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Sodium273 mg
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Sugar19 g
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Fat6 g
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Unsaturated Fat0 g
Follow The Directions
01
Step
5 mins
Preheat your oven to 325°F (165°C). (5 minutes)
02
Step
10 mins
In a large Dutch oven or oven-safe casserole dish, combine the soaked kidney beans, diced bacon, brown sugar, and chopped onion. Season generously with salt and pepper. (10 minutes)
03
Step
2 mins
Add just enough water to barely cover the beans. (2 minutes)
04
Step
1 mins
Cover the Dutch oven or casserole dish tightly with a lid or aluminum foil. (1 minute)
05
Step
8 hrs
Bake in the preheated oven for 6 to 8 hours, or until the beans are tender and the sauce has thickened to a luscious consistency. Check the beans periodically, adding more water as needed to keep them from drying out. (Variable Time, check every 2 hours)
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Randall Mcclure
May 21, 2025Best baked beans I've ever had!
Reyna Nikolaus
Apr 22, 2025I added a bit of molasses as suggested, and it was amazing! Thanks for the tip.
Norbert Bradtke
Apr 21, 2025The long baking time really makes a difference. The beans are so tender and flavorful.
Terrence Vandervort
Mar 31, 2025I've made these beans several times now, and they always turn out perfectly. So easy and delicious!
Bianka Marquardt
Mar 23, 2025These are so much better than canned baked beans. Worth the effort!
Name Wunsch
Jan 31, 2025I didn't have kidney beans, so I used pinto beans instead. They were still great!
Nickolas Lebsack
Jan 31, 2025These beans were a huge hit at our BBQ! Everyone asked for the recipe.
Arno King
Jan 28, 2025My family loved these! I will definitely be making them again.