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Spicy Baked Beans with Bacon

Sweetened with honey and barbecue sauce and spiced with Bloody Mary Mix and Sriracha, these Sriracha Baked Beans are a tasty side dish for any summertime get-together.

Prep Time
20 mins
Cook Time
3 hrs
Additional Time
8 hrs
Total Time
11 hrs 20 mins
Servings: 8 servings
Calories: 298 kcal
Course: Side Dish
Cuisine: American

Ingredients

Beans
  • 1 lb. dried navy beans soaked overnight and drained
  • 10-12 cups water
  • 1 teaspoon kosher salt
Baked Beans
  • 4 slices Bacon
  • 2 small white onions diced (2 ½ cups / 340g)
  • 3 garlic cloves minced
  • 2 cups Bloody Mary Mix 500ml
  • 1 cup barbecue sauce 250ml
  • ½ cup honey
  • ¼ cup Sriracha sauce or your favorite hot sauce
  • 2 tablespoons Dijon mustard
  • 2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce 
  • Soaked cooked and drained beans (above)

Instructions

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  1. The night before: Fill a large bowl with water. Sort through the beans and remove any broken ones. Place the beans in the water, and soak overnight. Cover with a kitchen towel, and leave on the countertop.
  2. The day of: Drain the beans in a colander.
  3. Place the beans in a Dutch oven. Cover the beans with 6-8 cups water. Season with salt.
  4. Cover and cook over medium-high heat until the beans are tender, then drain and set aside. This took about 1.5 hours for me in a smaller Dutch oven. Keep an eye on the beans as they cook, as the water can all boil away and the beans can burn.
  5. In a Dutch oven, cook the bacon until crispy, then remove. (Chop for later.)
  6. Leave the bacon drippings in the pan and warm it over medium-high heat.
  7. Add the onions and garlic to the drippings, cooking until soft. This should take 4-6 minutes, depending on your stovetop.
  8. Pour in the Bloody Mary Mix, barbecue sauce, honey, Sriracha sauce, mustard and Worcestershire sauce, stirring and bringing to a boil.
  9. Lower the heat, and add the beans, stirring until incorporated.
  10. Sprinkle the chopped bacon on top of the beans.
  11. Preheat the oven to 350°F.
  12. Cover the Dutch oven with its lid, and transfer it into the preheated oven. (You can also do this with a casserole dish with a lid if you do not have a Dutch oven.)
  13. Bake the beans for 45 minutes covered, then remove the cover for an additional 30-45 minutes or until the sauce is sticky and delicious.
  14. Serve warm!

Notes

  • These Baked Beans have a serious kick to them! If you're concerned that they will be too spicy, use half of the suggested hot sauce above.
  • How to store Spicy Baked Beans: Once these beans have cooled off, place in an airtight food storage container. Store in the fridge for 3-4 days. Reheat in the microwave until they’re at the optimal temperature.
  • How to make this recipe your own:
  • Use the right ingredients. Dried beans are necessary for this recipe. Canned beans will fall apart. Choose your favorite bacon and use that!
  • Season to taste. While I think this combination is pretty perfect, you might like your baked beans with bacon a little sweeter. That’s OK. Follow the instructions below, then give the beans a taste. If it needs more sweetness, add in another drizzle of honey. If you like it spicier, feel free to add in more hot sauce.

Nutrition Information

Serving 1 serving Calories 298kcal (15%) Carbohydrates 61g (20%) Protein 10g (20%) Fat 3g (5%) Saturated Fat 1g (5%) Polyunsaturated Fat 2g Cholesterol 6mg (2%) Sodium 1326mg (55%) Fiber 9g (36%) Sugar 36g (72%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 8servings

Amount Per Serving

Calories 298

% Daily Value*

Serving 1 serving
Calories 298kcal 15%
Carbohydrates 61g 20%
Protein 10g 20%
Fat 3g 5%
Saturated Fat 1g 5%
Polyunsaturated Fat 2g 12%
Cholesterol 6mg 2%
Sodium 1326mg 55%
Fiber 9g 36%
Sugar 36g 72%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.