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A classic brown sugar, vinegar and mustard syrup makes these From Scratch Cola Baked Beans a hit every time!

From Scratch Cola Baked Beans

Classic brown sugar, vinegar and mustard syrup makes these scratch baked beans a hit every time!
4.25 from 4 votes
Prep Time :15 minutes
Cook Time :3 hours 10 minutes
Servings :20
Calories :275
Course :Main Dish

Ingredients

  • 2 pounds dry great northern beans
  • 12 tablespoon kosher salt
  • 5 cups water - more if needed to cover beans
  • 6 slices thick cut bacon cooked crisp and crumbled
  • 1 large yellow onion diced
  • 1 green pepper diced (about 1 1/2 cups)
  • 1 jalapeno pepper stemmed, seeded and minced
  • 1/2 cup brown sugar packed
  • 1/2 cup dark molasses
  • 2 tablespoons yellow mustard
  • 3 tablespoons apple cider vinegar
  • 4 cloves minced garlic
  • 1 tablespoon oil optional
  • 1 cup ketchup
  • 3/4 cup Coca-Cola
  • 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
  • 1 teaspoon chili powder
  • 1 tablespoon garlic powder
  • 1/2 tsp salt

Instructions 

  • Preheat the oven to 250 degrees.
  • Make the beans by placing dry beans into a large dutch oven with a tight fitting lid. Add enough water to the pot to cover the beans by 1 1/2 inches of water. Add the salt and stir. Place the pot on the stove top of medium high heat and bring to a boil.
  • Remove the pot from the heat and place the dutch oven in the preheated 250 oven for 110 minutes.
  • Check the beans at 55 minutes, If dry, pour enough boiling water over the beans to cover. Replace the lid and continue to cook for another 55 minutes. Test the beans by pinching between your figures to feel for soft.
  • Remove the pot from the oven and drain. While draining, retain 1 cup of the cooking liquid for later.
  • Increase the oven heat to 350 degrees.
  • As the beans are cooking in the oven, fry the bacon in a large skillet over medium-high heat until crisp.
  • Allow the bacon to cool and then crumble or cut  into 1/2 inch pieces.
  • Drain the skillet, leaving 2 tablespoons of bacon drippings in the bottom.
  • To the skillet, over medium-high heat, add the onions, green pepper and jalapeno. Saute for 3 - 4 minutes until tender. Add in the minced garlic and continue to saute for 1 minute more. Set the skillet aside to cool.
  • In a large bowl, mix the remaining ingredients. Add in the crumbled bacon and vegetables and stir.
  • Into a large baking pan, pour the cooked beans. Pour the sauce over the beans and stir to combine.
  • Place the pan into a 350 degree oven and bake for 45 minutes  - 1 hour or until the sauce is bubbling on the sides of the pan.
  • If baked beans are too dry, add a little of the cooking liquid, 1 tablespoon at a time, and stir.

Chef Tips

Regular vinegar can be substituted for the apple cider variety.
To save time, use pre-cut or frozen green pepper and onions.
Omit the bacon for vegetarian baked beans

Nutrition Facts

Nutrition Facts
From Scratch Cola Baked Beans
Amount per Serving
Calories
275
% Daily Value*
Fat
 
6
g
9
%
Saturated Fat
 
2
g
13
%
Cholesterol
 
7
mg
2
%
Sodium
 
4464
mg
194
%
Potassium
 
855
mg
24
%
Carbohydrates
 
46
g
15
%
Fiber
 
10
g
42
%
Sugar
 
17
g
19
%
Protein
 
12
g
24
%
Vitamin A
 
125
IU
3
%
Vitamin C
 
9
mg
11
%
Calcium
 
111
mg
11
%
Iron
 
3
mg
17
%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.

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