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Molasses Baked Beans
Place the dried beans into a Dutch oven with 6 cups (1.5 L) of water. Soak overnight.
Questions about this dish
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How long does Molasses Baked Beans take?
13 hr 40 min all in โ 10 min prep, 5 hr 30 min cook, 8 hr rest. That is the time on this recipe, not a guess.
How many does it serve?
The recipe is written for 4 servings. Scale the ingredient list on the page if you are cooking for a different number.
How hard is it?
Medium.
How spicy is it?
No chilli.
Does it fit a diet?
The published recipe is labelled Vegetarian.
What does it cost to cook?
Weeknight budget โ about $8โ16 USD, as a grocery budget for this recipe, not a restaurant price.
What equipment do I need?
Oven, Dutch oven.
How much salt do I put in?
The recipe lists Salt at to taste.
How much sugar?
ยผ cup of Sugar.
How much vinegar?
2 tbsp of Vinegar.
What can I use instead?
onion โ shallot. Shallots are sweeter. Use the same volume, or a little extra onion if that is what you have.
Any tips from this recipe?
Times on this listing were inferred from the imported method, not kitchen-tested.
Can I prepare this ahead?
Place the dried beans into a Dutch oven with 6 cups (1.5 L) of water. Soak overnight.
Can I use an air fryer?
This method is not written for an air fryer. The core technique on the page still applies.