The Best Homemade Baked Beans

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  • Prep Time

    10 mins

  • Cook Time

    1 hr 10 mins

  • Total Time

    1 hr 30 mins

  • Servings

    8 servings

  • Calories

    169 kcal

  • Course

    Side Dish

  • Cuisine

    American

The Best Homemade Baked Beans

Sweet, savory and a bit smoky these Homemade Baked Beans with Bacon are the perfect side dish to whip up for cookouts, barbecues and potlucks.

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Ingredients

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  • 8 ounces Bacon chopped
  • 1 onion diced
  • 1 green bell pepper diced
  • 2 tablespoons garlic minced
  • 1 cup beer
  • 1 cup BBQ sauce
  • 1/4 cup unsulfured molasses
  • 1/2 cup light brown sugar
  • 1 teaspoon ground ginger
  • 1 teaspoon dried mustard
  • 2 (15 ounce) cans Pork and Beans, drained
  • 1 (28 ounce) can Baked Beans, drained
  • Salt and ground black pepper to taste
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Instructions

  1. Preheat the oven to 325 degrees Fahrenheit.

In a medium pot over medium heat, cook the bacon until crispy. With a slotted spoon, transfer to a plate lined with paper towels.
  2. Remove all but about 1-2 tablespoon of bacon drippings. Add the onion and bell pepper and and sauté until softened, about 5 minutes. Add the garlic and cook for another minute.
  3. Add the beer and bring to a boil. Cook for about 4-5 minutes or until half of the beer has evaporated. Stir in the BBQ sauce, molasses and sugar and mix to combine. Add the ginger and mustard and mix well. 

Add the Pork and Beans and Baked Beans and mix to combine. Season with salt and pepper to taste. Bring to a simmer and then, transfer into a 13 x 9 baking dish. Top with the bacon and bake for 1 hour.

Notes

  • Instead of a cup of beer, use 1 cup of broth mixed with 1 tablespoon of apple cider vinegar. Chicken broth or beef broth can be used. Root Beer, Dr. Pepper, Ginger Ale, apple juice or apple cider are also good substitutes for the beer.
  • Store any leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for 4 to 5 days.
  • To freeze, cool the beans completely and store them in an airtight container in the freezer for up to 2 months.

Nutrition Information

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Calories 169kcal (8%) Carbohydrates 39g (13%) Sodium 385mg (16%) Potassium 315mg (9%) Sugar 34g (68%) Vitamin A 135IU (3%) Vitamin C 13.8mg (15%) Calcium 53mg (5%) Iron 1mg (6%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 8servings

Amount Per Serving

Calories 169 kcal

% Daily Value*

Calories 169kcal 8%
Carbohydrates 39g 13%
Sodium 385mg 16%
Potassium 315mg 7%
Sugar 34g 68%
Vitamin A 135IU 3%
Vitamin C 13.8mg 15%
Calcium 53mg 5%
Iron 1mg 6%

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

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