Bacon and Brown Sugar Baked Beans

Bacon and Brown Sugar Baked Beans


Now that the weather is finally getting bearable, I have grilling and cookouts on my mind. Basically, my favorite part of summer.

There’s nothing better than getting together with family and friends, throwing some burgers and corn on the grill and some cool refreshing salads. Well, baked beans make any barbeque better.

These are our favorite recipe but I decided to change it up a bit and try something a little different recently. Joel grew up on those baked beans so he was very leery of something new and I have to say he didn’t totally embrace them but I thought they were a nice change of pace.

Bacon and Brown Sugar Baked Beans

This recipe is definitely more on the smoky side of things versus the super sweet version we’re used to gobbling down. That is due to the fact that barbecue is used, in addition to other ingredients, to make the sauce.

It adds some extra flavor and zing and it makes these beans customizable depending on your taste. If you’re a KC BBQ fan like us, use your favorite sweet sauce (this is what we love) or if you like it spicy go that route. It’s all up to you and the sauce you choose really dictates the direction of these beans.

I’m kind of cursing myself right now because the thing I’ve been craving the most since going vegetarian for Lent is a big, juice bacon cheeseburger. And now I can’t stop thinking about them.

That would be so good right now with a side of these beans and some cucumber salad. How many more days until Easter? And is it appropriate to have a burger for breakfast that morning?

Bacon and Brown Sugar Baked Beans are perfect for potlucks, picnics and barbecues.
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Bacon and Brown Sugar Baked Beans

Bacon and Brown Sugar Baked Beans are perfect for potlucks, picnics and barbecues.
Prep Time10 minutes
Active Time6 hours
Total Time6 hours 10 minutes
Course: Side Dish
Cuisine: American
Keyword: brown sugar baked beans
Yield: 10 servings
Author: Adapted from The Recipe Girl

Ingredients

  • 1/2 lb. thick-cut bacon, cut into small pieces
  • 1 large yellow onion, finely chopped
  • 3/4 cup barbecue sauce
  • 1/2 cup brown sugar
  • 2 Tbsp. ketchup
  • 2 Tbsp. yellow mustard
  • 3 15 oz. cans white beans, drained and rinsed
  • 1/2 cup chicken stock
  • Salt and pepper to taste

Instructions

  • Heat a skillet over medium-high heat. Add bacon and onion and cook until crispy. Drain on paper towel.
  • Add all ingredients to the slow cooker and stir well. Cook on low for 4 to 6 hours, stirring occasionally.

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