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Home Canned Better Than Bush’s Baked Beans: Sweet & Smoky

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Home Canned Better Than Bush’s Baked Beans are sweet, smoky, and rich homemade beans made from dry navy beans and preserved safely using pressure canning. Perfect for BBQs, family dinners, and pantry storage.

Ingredients

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  • 4 pounds dry navy beans
  • 2 large onions, finely chopped
  • 4 cloves garlic, minced
  • 2 cups brown sugar
  • 1 cup molasses
  • 2 cups ketchup
  • 1/4 cup yellow mustard
  • 1/2 cup apple cider vinegar
  • 2 teaspoons salt
  • 1 tablespoon smoked paprika
  • Water as needed to cover beans
  • Optional: 1 cup cooked chopped bacon (omit for vegetarian version)

Instructions

  1. Sort and rinse dry navy beans, removing any debris.
  2. Soak beans overnight in water, covering by at least 2 inches.
  3. Drain beans, cover with fresh water, and simmer for 30 minutes until partially tender. Drain again.
  4. In a large bowl, mix brown sugar, molasses, ketchup, mustard, vinegar, salt, and smoked paprika.
  5. In a large stockpot, combine parboiled beans, onions, garlic, and sauce mixture. Add enough water to fully cover beans.
  6. Bring to a gentle simmer and cook for 30–40 minutes, stirring occasionally.
  7. Prepare pressure canner and sterilize jars.
  8. Ladle hot beans and sauce into jars, leaving 1 inch headspace.
  9. Remove air bubbles, wipe rims clean, and secure lids fingertip tight.
  10. Process pints for 75 minutes or quarts for 90 minutes at 10 pounds pressure (adjust for altitude).
  11. Allow pressure to return to zero naturally before removing jars.
  12. Cool jars undisturbed for 12–24 hours and check seals before storing.

Notes

  • Pressure canning is required for safe preservation of beans.
  • Do not overcook beans before canning, as they will continue cooking during processing.
  • Store sealed jars in a cool, dark place for up to 12 months.
  • Refrigerate any jars that do not seal and use within one week.
  • Beans may thicken during storage; add water when reheating if needed.

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