Homemade Baked Beans

Step 1

Place navy beans into a bowl or pot and fill with water until covered. Let beans soak 12 hours, or overnight.

Step 2

Drain and rinse soaked beans and then place into a clean large oven-safe pot with lid. Fill with water to cover once again and bring to a boil over high heat. Reduce the heat to medium-low and let beans simmer 1 hour, until beans are tender. Once cooked, drain well and return to pot.

Step 3

Preheat oven to 300 degrees Fahrenheit.

Step 4

Add uncooked diced bacon to the beans along with onions and bell peppers. Stir in ketchup, beef broth, Worcestershire, apple cider vinegar, brown sugar, ground mustard, smoked paprika, garlic powder, salt, salt, and pepper

Step 5

Bake, covered, in the 300 degree oven for 3 to 3 1/2 hours.