Best Baked Beans Recipe with Salt Pork

Our baked beans recipe is made the old-fashioned way—with rich, savory salt pork and just the right touch of sweetness.

Course Side Dish

Cuisine American

Keyword Baked Beans Recipe

Prep Time 10

Cook Time 2

Servings servings

Calories 532kcal

Author Dana DeVolk

Preheat the oven to 350°F.
Add the salt pork to a Dutch oven over medium heat.
4 ounces salt pork
Cook, occasionally stirring, for 10 minutes.
Add the onion to the pan and cook until softened, 8-10 minutes, stirring occasionally.
1 medium sweet onion
Add the baked beans, bbq sauce, brown sugar, molasses, mustard, bbq seasoning, vinegar, and Worcestershire sauce.
4 16 ounce cans baked beans, 1/4 cup bbq sauce, 2 tablespoons light brown sugar, 2 tablespoons molasses, 1 tablespoon dijon mustard, 2 teaspoons bbq seasoning, 1 1/2 teaspoon apple cider vinegar, 1 1/2 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
Stir until everything is combined.
Pour the mixture into a 9-inch baking dish.
Bake for 1 hour and 45 minutes to 2 hours until the top is caramelized and sticky.
Serve immediately.

Use a heavy-bottomed pot like a Dutch oven to prevent burning when cooking the salt pork.
Caramelized top = magic. Don’t skip the full baking time—it makes a big difference in flavor.
Add a splash of water if the beans start to look too thick while baking.
Stir gently so you don’t break up the tender beans.
Make ahead! These beans taste even better the next day.
Don’t overcrowd the baking dish. Spread the beans out evenly for the best results.