Homemade Baked Beans

Step 1

Place the dried beans in a food storage container. Cover with water, snap the lid in place, and soak overnight in the fridge.

Step 2

The next day preheat your oven to 250 degrees F. Place a large oven-safe pot over medium heat.

Step 3

Add the chopped bacon, onion, and jalapenos to the pot. Cook for about 5 minutes until the onions are soft.

Step 4

Stir in the brown sugar, tomato paste, and molasses. (Spray the measuring cup with cooking spray before pouring the molasses to help get it out easily.)

Step 5

Drain the beans, keeping the liquid reserved in a measuring cup. Add the beans to the pot.

Step 6

Add enough vegetable broth to bean liquid to total 4 cups and then pour the broth mixture into the pot. Raise heat to high and bring to a boil.

Step 7

Add the salt, pepper, and cayenne to the pot. Stir and then cover with the lid.

Step 8

Place in the oven for 6-8 hours until the beans are soft. Stir and serve warm.