Homemade Irish Baked Beans Recipe

Cooking Directions

• STEP 1.In a large pot, cook the bacon until crispy. Remove the bacon and set aside, leaving the bacon fat in the pot.
• STEP 2.Add the onions to the pot and cook until they are soft and translucent.
• STEP 3.Add the garlic and cook for another minute.
• STEP 4.Add the tomato sauce, brown sugar, mustard, Worcestershire sauce, and molasses to the pot. Stir well to combine.
• STEP 5.Add the cooked bacon back to the pot and stir.
• STEP 6.Add the drained and rinsed beans to the pot and stir to coat them in the sauce.
• STEP 7.Simmer the beans on low heat for about 1 hour, stirring occasionally.
• STEP 8.Serve the Irish baked beans hot with crusty bread or as a side dish with grilled sausages or bacon.

Cooking Tips

• For a vegetarian version, omit the bacon and use vegetable oil instead.
• You can use canned beans for convenience, but if you prefer, you can also use dried beans that have been soaked overnight.
• Adjust the sweetness and tanginess of the sauce by adding more or less brown sugar and mustard to suit your taste.

Storage and Serving

• Leftover Irish baked beans can be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
• Reheat the beans in a pot over low heat, stirring occasionally, until heated through.
• Serve the reheated beans with fresh crusty bread or as a side dish with your favorite breakfast items.