Homemade Baked Beans (Printable Version)
Slow-cooked beans enriched with bacon, spices, and BBQ flavors for a hearty, savory dish.
# Ingredients Required:
→ Meat
01 -
227 grams bacon, chopped
→ Vegetables
02 -
1 medium onion, diced
03 -
1 green bell pepper, diced
04 -
30 grams garlic, minced
→ Liquids and Sauces
05 -
240 milliliters beer
06 -
240 milliliters barbecue sauce
07 -
60 milliliters unsulfured molasses
→ Sweeteners
08 -
100 grams light brown sugar
→ Spices
09 -
5 grams ground ginger
10 -
5 grams dried mustard
→ Canned Beans
11 -
2 cans (425 grams each) pork and beans, drained
12 -
1 can (794 grams) baked beans, drained
→ Seasoning
13 -
Salt and ground black pepper, to taste
# Guide to Cooking:
01 -
Set the oven temperature to 163°C (325°F) to warm while preparing the ingredients.
02 -
In a medium saucepan over medium heat, cook the chopped bacon until crisp. Use a slotted spoon to remove the bacon and transfer it to a paper towel-lined plate.
03 -
Leave 15 to 30 milliliters (1-2 tablespoons) of bacon fat in the pan. Add diced onion and green bell pepper and cook for approximately 5 minutes until softened. Incorporate minced garlic and sauté for an additional minute.
04 -
Pour in the beer and bring the mixture to a boil. Continue cooking until about half of the beer evaporates, roughly 4 to 5 minutes.
05 -
Stir in barbecue sauce, molasses, and brown sugar until well combined. Add ground ginger and dried mustard and mix thoroughly.
06 -
Incorporate the drained pork and baked beans, stirring gently to combine. Season with salt and black pepper to taste.
07 -
Transfer the bean mixture to a 33 x 23 cm (13 x 9 inch) baking dish. Sprinkle the cooked bacon evenly on top. Bake in the preheated oven for 60 minutes.
# Extra Suggestions:
01 -
Reserve a small amount of bacon fat for sautéing to enhance flavor and avoid adding extra oil.