The Best Slow Cooker Baked Beans (Dad's Recipe)

Ingredients

• 1 package dried navy beans , 16 ounce
• 4 cups water , or more as needed
• 0.5 cups molasses
• 2 tablespoons brown sugar
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 0.75 teaspoons dry mustard
• 0.13 teaspoons ground black pepper
• 0.25 pounds salt pork , thinly sliced
• 1 onion , sliced

Instructions

1. 1

   Place the navy beans into a large container and cover with several inches of cool water; let stand 8 hours to overnight. Drain and transfer beans to a pot; add enough water to cover beans.

2. 2

   Bring water to a boil, reduce heat, cover pot, and simmer until beans are slightly tender, about 1 hour.

3. 3

   Mix 4 cups water, molasses, brown sugar, salt, mustard, and pepper together in a bowl until smooth.

4. 4

   Mix beans, salt pork, and onion together in a slow cooker. Add molasses mixture and more water to cover beans if needed; stir well.

5. 5

   Cook on Low for 8 to 10 hours.