Slow Cooker Baked Beans
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4.5
Slow Cooker Baked Beans
Description
The Slow Cooker Baked Beans recipe brings together an assortment of rinsed canned beans with a blend of ketchup, light brown sugar, yellow mustard, apple cider vinegar, Worcestershire sauce, and maple-flavored bacon. The slow cooker allows the ingredients to meld gently over several hours, softening the beans further while imbuing the sauce with a balanced sweet, tangy, and savory profile. This combination offers a robust flavor and a tender, hearty texture.
The bacon introduces a smoky, savory background that complements the acidity of the mustard and vinegar. The use of multiple bean types contributes varied textures but remains cohesive in the slow-cooked sauce. The preparation is simple, requiring minimal stirring before the slow cooker does the work.
These baked beans accompany a variety of meals, especially barbeques or casual family dinners. They can serve as a side dish or part of a bigger bean-focused meal.
Dry beans can be used as a substitute by soaking them in water for 6-8 hours then following the cooking steps, though the cooking time may vary. This flexibility helps accommodate different pantry stocks and preferences.
Ingredients
- 15 ounces White beans , rinsed and drained
- 15 ounces pinto beans rinsed and drained
- 15 ounces red kidney beans rinsed and drained, light
- 15 ounces black beans , rinsed and drained
- 1 cup ketchup
- 1 cup light brown sugar
- 1/2 cup yellow mustard
- 1/2 cup apple cider vinegar
- 1 cup water
- 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
- 12 ounces Bacon cooked and drained, maple flavored
Instructions
- Add white, pinto, light red kidney, black beans, ketchup, light brown sugar, yellow mustard, apple cider vinegar, water, Worcestershire sauce and bacon to slow cooker.
- Give it a couple of quick stirs and then cook on low for 2-3 hours.
- If you've tried this recipe, come back and let us know how it was!
Notes
- You can substitute canned beans with dry beans by soaking 2 cups of each type in water for 6-8 hours before cooking.
- The recipe yields a sweet, tangy, and smoky bean dish suited for slow cooking.
- Maple-flavored bacon adds a distinctive smoky and sweet note; regular bacon may be substituted if preferred.
Nutrition Information
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Serving: 12Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 412 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 412kcal | 21% |
| Carbohydrates | 59g | 20% |
| Protein | 17g | 34% |
| Fat | 12g | 18% |
| Saturated Fat | 3g | 15% |
| Cholesterol | 18mg | 6% |
| Sodium | 510mg | 21% |
| Potassium | 798mg | 17% |
| Fiber | 11g | 44% |
| Sugar | 22g | 44% |
| Vitamin A | 120IU | 2% |
| Vitamin C | 1.9mg | 2% |
| Calcium | 95mg | 10% |
| Iron | 4.4mg | 24% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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