Root Beer Baked Beans

Name: Root Beer Baked Beans
Prep time: 20 min
Total time: 4 h 30 min
Yield: 8 serving(s)
Ingredients: 4 slices bacon, cut into 1-inch pieces; 1 large yellow onion, chopped; Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper; 1/3 c. molasses; 2 tbsp. whole-grain mustard; 1 lb. dried navy beans, soaked overnight; 1 (12-ounce) bottle root beer; 2 tsp. apple cider vinegar

This classic summer side gets a boost of unexpected flavor.

By Dawn PerryPublished: Jun 7, 2022

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Becky Luigart-Stayner

Yields:

8 serving(s)

Prep Time:

20 mins

Total Time:

4 hrs 30 mins

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Ingredients

4 slices bacon, cut into 1-inch pieces
1 large yellow onion, chopped
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
1/3 cup molasses
2 Tbsp. whole-grain mustard
1 lb. dried navy beans, soaked overnight
1 (12-ounce) bottle root beer
2 tsp. apple cider vinegar

Directions

1. Step 1Preheat oven to 300°F. Cook bacon in a large Dutch oven over medium heat, stirring occasionally, until mostly crisp, 5 to 7 minutes. Add onion and season with salt and pepper. Cook, stirring occasionally, until onion begins to soften, 4 to 6 minutes. Stir in molasses and mustard.
2. Step 2Drain soaked beans and add to the pot, stirring to coat. Add root beer and bring to a simmer, stirring occasionally. Add 4 cups water and season with salt and pepper. Return to a simmer, stirring occasionally. Cover and transfer to the oven. Bake until liquid is reduced by half, about 2 1/2 hours. Uncover and continue to bake until the cooking liquid is reduced and a light crust has formed on the top, 1 1/2 to 2 hours. Stir in vinegar. Let cool slightly before serving.

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