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Southern bbq Baked Beans

Sweet and Smoky Southern BBQ Baked Beans

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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 2 hours
Total Time 2 hours 15 minutes
Course Side Dish
Cuisine American
Servings 10

Equipment

  • Large skillet
  • Mixing bowl
  • Baking Dish or Dutch Oven
  • Wooden Spoon or Spatula

Ingredients
  

For the Beans

  • 4 cups cooked navy beans or 2 cans, drained and rinsed
  • 6 slices thick-cut bacon chopped
  • 1 medium onion finely diced
  • 1 green bell pepper finely diced
  • 2 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 cup ketchup
  • 1/4 cup yellow mustard
  • 1/2 cup molasses
  • 1/3 cup brown sugar
  • 1/4 cup apple cider vinegar
  • 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
  • 2 teaspoons smoked paprika
  • 1 teaspoon chili powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt adjust to taste

Instructions
 

Cook the Bacon

  1. In a large skillet, cook the chopped bacon over medium heat until crispy. Remove the bacon and set aside, leaving about 2 tablespoons of rendered fat in the skillet.

Sauté the Aromatics

  1. Add the diced onion and bell pepper to the skillet. Sauté until softened, about 5 minutes. Stir in the minced garlic and cook for another minute.

Make the Sauce

  1. In a mixing bowl, combine the ketchup, mustard, molasses, brown sugar, apple cider vinegar, Worcestershire sauce, smoked paprika, chili powder, salt, and pepper. Mix well.
    mixing bowl filled with ketchup and other ingredients

Assemble the Dish

  1. In a large baking dish or Dutch oven, combine the cooked beans, sautéed vegetables, and sauce. Stir until everything is evenly coated. Sprinkle the cooked bacon on top.

Bake

  1. Preheat your oven to 325°F (163°C). Cover the dish with aluminum foil and bake for 1 hour. Remove the foil and bake for an additional 30 minutes to let the top caramelize slightly.

Serve

  1. Let the beans cool slightly before serving. Enjoy them warm alongside your favorite BBQ dishes or with a hunk of cornbread for a classic Southern experience.