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The Best Baked Beans Recipe with Turkey Bacon

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Indulge in the delightful flavors of The Best Baked Beans Recipe with Turkey Bacon, a perfect side dish for any occasion. This recipe features tender navy beans slowly cooked in a luscious brown sugar and molasses sauce, enhanced by the rich smokiness of hickory and savory turkey bacon. Whether you’re hosting a summer barbecue, enjoying a family dinner, or preparing for a festive picnic, these baked beans will charm your guests with their irresistible sweetness and depth of flavor. The inclusion of turkey bacon offers a healthier twist without compromising taste, making this dish both satisfying and guilt-free. Easy to prepare and versatile, these baked beans can be made ahead of time and reheated, ensuring they’ll always be ready to complement your meal.

Ingredients

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  • 1 lb dried navy beans
  • 7 cups water
  • ½ cup light brown sugar
  • ½ tbsp mustard powder
  • 2 tsp salt
  • ½ tsp ground black pepper
  • 1 tsp onion powder
  • 2 garlic cloves, minced
  • ½ tbsp hickory liquid smoke
  • 6 tbsp unsulphured molasses
  • ¼ cup pure maple syrup
  • ⅓ cup ketchup
  • 2 tbsp apple cider vinegar
  • 2¾ cups water
  • 8 strips thick Turkey Bacon
  • 3 tbsp Turkey Bacon grease
  • ½ cup reserved cooked bean water

Instructions

  1. Soak the navy beans in water for 8-12 hours.
  2. Drain and rinse the beans. Boil them in fresh water for 1½ hours until tender.
  3. In an oven-safe pot, combine the cooked beans with brown sugar, molasses, apple cider vinegar, and seasonings.
  4. Cook turkey bacon until light brown; chop and add to the bean mixture.
  5. Bake uncovered in a preheated oven at 300°F for about 3 hours total, stirring halfway through.

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