Slow Cooker Baked Beans

  • 1 pound dried navy beans, soaked overnight and drained

  • 1 large yellow onion, chopped

  • 3 cloves garlic, minced

  • 3/4 cup molasses

  • 1/2 cup packed brown sugar

  • 1/4 cup maple syrup

  • 1/4 cup tomato ketchup

  • 1 tablespoon dry mustard

  • 1 teaspoon smoked paprika

  • 1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper

  • 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper (optional)

  • 4 cups water (or as needed to cover beans)

  • 8 ounces thick-cut bacon, cooked and chopped (or smoked ham hocks)

Directions