Barbecued Beans Recipe

Ingredients for Barbecued Beans

• 1/2 pound bacon
• 1 medium onion, chopped
• 1 bell pepper, chopped
• 1 cup ketchup
• 1/4 cup apple cider vinegar
• 1/2 cup water
• Prepared Mustard
• 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
• 1 teaspoon salt
• Black Pepper
• Great Northern Beans
• Equal Sugar Substitute

How to Make Barbecued Beans

1. Cut 1/2 pound of bacon into 1-inch pieces.
2. Cook bacon in a medium saucepan over medium heat for 3-4 minutes, until slightly browned.
3. Add 1 medium onion, chopped, and 1 bell pepper, chopped, to the saucepan. Cook until the bacon is crisp and the onion is tender, about 5-7 minutes.
4. In a separate bowl, whisk together 1 cup ketchup, 1/4 cup apple cider vinegar, 1/2 cup water, 2 tablespoons yellow mustard, 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce, 1 teaspoon salt, and 1/2 teaspoon black pepper.
5. Pour the ketchup mixture into the saucepan with the bacon, onion, and bell pepper.
6. Stir in 2 (15-ounce) cans of baked beans. Bring to a simmer, then reduce heat to low.
7. Simmer, covered, for 15-20 minutes, stirring occasionally, until heated through and slightly thickened.
8. Stir in 1/4 cup brown sugar before serving (optional).