4.8 from 12 votes
Slow Cooker Baked Beans
Slow cooker baked beans are a comforting, delicious dish that's a perfect side dish for summer cookouts, potlucks, or as a complete meal for a cozy family dinner.
Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
8 hrs
Total Time
8 hrs 10 mins
Servings: 12 servings
Calories: 320 kcal
Course:
Main Course
Cuisine:
American
Ingredients
- 2 pounds navy beans, rinsed, picked through, and soaked in water in the fridge overnight
- 1 large onion diced
- 1 pound cooked ham chopped
- 1 cup fancy molasses
- 1 cup light brown sugar packed
- 3 teaspoon dry mustard
- 3 teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
- Put all ingredients into the slow cooker, add enough water just to cover and combine well.
- Cook on low for 6-8 hours, or on high for 4-5 hours.
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Notes
- Pick over the beans. Dried beans can have small pebbles and other debris. Sift through them and remove any debris, as well as any misshapen, discolored, or wrinkled beans.
- Soak beans overnight. You will greatly reduce cooking time and it will result in a better texture. Put the beans in a large bowl and add enough water to cover them. Cover with plastic wrap and soak overnight in the fridge.
- If you forget to soak. If you forget to soak the beans, use the quick soak method. Put the beans in a pot and add enough water to cover them. Bring to a boil. Turn off the heat, cover, and let them soak in the hot water for 30 minutes. Drain, and proceed with the recipe.
- Cooking time. Slow cookers vary. Your model may need less, or more cooking time.
- Sauce. Beans absorb a lot of liquid as they cook, and I find that this recipe ends up with just the right amount of sauce. If you think your baked beans are too saucy, you can remove the lid from the slow cooker and cook, uncovered on high for an extra 30 minutes to thicken.
- Storage. Store leftover baked beans in an airtight container in the fridge for up to four days. Reheat in the microwave or on low on the stovetop.
- Freeze. After cooling completely, freeze the beans in a freezer-safe container, or in freezer bags. Freeze for up to 3 months. Thaw overnight in the fridge.
Nutrition Information
Serving
1g
Calories
320kcal
(16%)
Carbohydrates
60g
(20%)
Protein
14g
(28%)
Fat
4g
(6%)
Saturated Fat
1g
(5%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
1g
Monounsaturated Fat
1g
Cholesterol
28mg
(9%)
Sodium
1034mg
(43%)
Potassium
853mg
(24%)
Fiber
8g
(32%)
Sugar
39g
(78%)
Vitamin A
1IU
(0%)
Vitamin C
10mg
(11%)
Calcium
131mg
(13%)
Iron
4mg
(22%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 12servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 320
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1g | |
| Calories | 320kcal | 16% |
| Carbohydrates | 60g | 20% |
| Protein | 14g | 28% |
| Fat | 4g | 6% |
| Saturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1g | 6% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Cholesterol | 28mg | 9% |
| Sodium | 1034mg | 43% |
| Potassium | 853mg | 18% |
| Fiber | 8g | 32% |
| Sugar | 39g | 78% |
| Vitamin A | 1IU | 0% |
| Vitamin C | 10mg | 11% |
| Calcium | 131mg | 13% |
| Iron | 4mg | 22% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.