Crockpot Baked Beans Recipe

How about having crockpot baked beans for something wholesome and hearty? By letting the crockpot do all the hard work for you, this no-fuss recipe will become your favorite recipe!

Instead of buying mass-produced baked beans that are possibly laced with additives, treat yourself and your family to this nutritious and versatile dish.

The Origin of Baked Beans

The origin of baked beans can be traced back to Native American cuisine, where indigenous people in the northeastern United States and Canada traditionally cooked beans with maple syrup and bear fat in earthenware pots.

European settlers adapted the recipe, using pork and molasses. Over time, baked beans became a staple in New England cuisine and spread across America. Today, you can find numerous variations of baked beans enjoyed worldwide.

Cooking Tools for Crockpot Baked Beans

To recreate this simple crockpot recipe with beans, let’s prepare the following tools:

Ingredients of Crockpot Baked Beans

Below are the key ingredient components to craft this crockpot baked bean recipe. You can easily find them at any supermarket.

Steps of Making Crockpot Baked Beans

Make this supremely easy recipe by following these simple steps.

Step 1: Prepare Your Bacon

On a plastic chopping board, use a sharp knife to slice your bacon rashers into ¼-inch x ¼-inch pieces.

Step 2: Organize The Crockpot

Following the manufacturer’s instructions, set up your crockpot for cooking.

Step 3: Add The Ingredients To The Crockpot

Pour the beans and bacon slices into your crockpot, followed by the remaining ingredients.

Step 4: Stir The Ingredients

Stir the beans, bacon, and condiments thoroughly. This type of dish is thicker than a soup, so you want to make sure all the ingredients are evenly distributed.

Step 5: Cook Beans and Serve

Turn on your crockpot. Cook for 3 hours on a High setting or 6 hours on a Low setting. When the beans are tender and fragrant, serve hot and enjoy!

Tips for The Best Crockpot Baked Beans

Following these simple tips to recreate beautifully cooked baked beans in a flavor-packed savory sauce.

What To Serve With My Crockpot Baked Beans?

This part will help you elevate your baked beans with some side dishes. They’ll take your beans to another level.

How to Store Crockpot Baked Beans

Don’t worry if you bake too many beans. Compared to other foods, baked beans’ storage life in the fridge is quite long. For this version, you only need to pour it into an airtight container (or a pot with a lid) and put it in the refrigerator. This way, your baked beans can last for 3 – 4 days.

While the answer to whether baked beans are suitable for freezing is quite complex, this crockpot recipe can last for 6 months in a freezer. Prepare some freezer-friendly bags or containers to keep the beans in.

Remember to divide them into many portions so you only have to reheat enough beans for your meal rather than the whole pot.

Crockpot Baked Beans Are Awesome!

You have just learned how to make a fun and highly addictive alternative to the traditional baked beans in a can. It has everything, from extremely hearty white beans to a perfectly balanced savory and sweet sauce, plus some salty bacon pieces.

When you want a filling dinner for your family, this baked beans recipe will become your new favorite meal! Give this recipe a try, and tell me if you like it extra sweet or savory in the comment section. And don’t forget to share this recipe with your friends!