Home Canned Better Than Bush’s Baked Beans for Comfort Bliss

This Home Canned Better Than Bush's Baked Beans recipe offers comforting flavors and homemade goodness for delicious family dinners.

Print Recipe Pin Recipe

Prep Time 10

Cook Time 1 15

Canning Time 10

Total Time 1 35

Servings: 4 cups

Course: Dinner

Cuisine: American

Calories: 250

Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients

For the Beans

1 cup Navy Beans Can substitute with pinto beans

For Sweetness & Flavor

½ cup Brown Sugar Can substitute with maple syrup
½ cup Ketchup Can substitute with homemade barbecue sauce

For the Aromatics

1 medium Onion Yellow onion preferred
4 strips Bacon Can substitute with turkey bacon

For the Spice & Balance

1 teaspoon Mustard Powder Dijon mustard can be used
2 tablespoons Apple Cider Vinegar Can substitute with white vinegar

For Cooking

2-3 cups Water Adjust based on texture preference

Equipment

Large pot
Pressure Canner
Canning Jars

Method

Step-by-Step Instructions

Soak 1 cup of navy beans in water overnight. Drain and rinse.
Cook 4 strips of chopped bacon in a large pot over medium heat until crispy.
Sauté 1 finely chopped onion in bacon drippings until translucent.
Combine navy beans, crispy bacon, ½ cup ketchup, ½ cup brown sugar, 1 teaspoon mustard powder, and 2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar in the pot.
Add enough water to cover the beans. Bring to a boil, then simmer on low for 1 hour.
Sterilize canning jars in boiling water. Ladle cooked beans into jars, leaving 1-inch headspace. Process in a pressure canner for 75 minutes at 10-15 PSI.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cupCalories: 250kcalCarbohydrates: 35gProtein: 10gFat: 5gSaturated Fat: 1.5gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.5gMonounsaturated Fat: 2gCholesterol: 10mgSodium: 400mgPotassium: 400mgFiber: 8gSugar: 12gVitamin C: 2mgCalcium: 4mgIron: 10mg

Notes

Label jars with the date for freshness. Store in a cool, dark place for up to a year.

Tried this recipe?

Let us know how it was!