Classic Baked Beans

By taochavez

Ingredients

• 3 slices nitrate-free bacon , roughly chopped
• 1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
• 1 large yellow onion , chopped
• 1 tablespoon tomato paste
• 1/2 cup light brown sugar
• 2 tablespoons molasses
• 1/2 teaspoon chipotle chile powder , more to taste
• 1 teaspoon dry mustard
• 1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar
• 3 cans white beans, such as navy , rinsed and drained or 6 cups cooked white beans
• 1 cup low-sodium chicken broth , plus more if needed
• Salt and pepper to taste

Details

Servings 6
Adapted from wholefoodsmarket.com

Preparation

Step 1

Method: Preheat oven to 325°F. Cook bacon in a large, oven-proof skillet over medium heat until it starts to release its fat. Add olive oil and onions and cook until translucent and soft, 5 to 7 minutes. Stir in tomato paste, sugar, molasses, chile powder, mustard and vinegar until well combined and cook for 1 minute. Add beans, broth, salt and pepper and stir gently to combine.

Cover skillet tightly with a lid or foil and bake for 1 hour. Remove lid, add more broth if needed to moisten beans and continue to bake, uncovered, until top is browned and bubbly, about 30 minutes more. Serve hot.