Best Evah Baked Beans Recipe

Winner of the local radio station's cook-off! These baked beans are unbelievably delicious. Slow-cooked to perfection with smoky bacon and sweet brown sugar, they're the ultimate comfort food side dish. Get ready to experience the best baked beans you'll ever taste!

Prep Time 15 mins
Cook Time 50 mins
Calories 252.1 kcal
Protein 16g
Rating 4.0 (1 Reviews)
Best Evah Baked Beans

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Chef Forktionary, author of this recipe

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Ingredients for Best Evah Baked Beans

  • Bacon
  • Onion
  • 1/4 cup packed light brown sugar
  • Jack Daniels Whiskey
  • 1 (15-ounce) can baked beans
  • Spicy Brown Mustard
  • Worcestershire Sauce
  • Liquid Smoke

How to Make Best Evah Baked Beans

  1. Fry 6 slices of bacon in a medium saucepan over medium heat until crisp. Remove bacon with a slotted spoon and crumble reserving 2 tablespoons of bacon grease.
  2. Add 1 medium chopped onion to the saucepan with the reserved bacon grease.
  3. Add 1/4 cup packed light brown sugar to the saucepan with the onion. Cook over medium heat, stirring frequently, until the onion is soft and golden brown, about 5 minutes.
  4. Stir in the crumbled bacon, 1 (15-ounce) can of kidney beans (drained and rinsed), 1 (15-ounce) can of pinto beans (drained and rinsed), 1 (15-ounce) can of baked beans, 1 cup of chicken broth, 2 tablespoons of molasses, 1 tablespoon of Dijon mustard, 1 teaspoon of smoked paprika, 1/2 teaspoon of black pepper, and 1/4 teaspoon of garlic powder.
  5. Bring to a simmer, then reduce heat to low, cover, and cook for 20-30 minutes, or until heated through and flavors have melded. Stir occasionally to prevent sticking.
  6. Taste and adjust seasonings as needed before serving.

Chef's Tip for Extra Flavor

Want to unlock deeper, more complex flavors? Try toasting your whole spices before grinding them, or blooming ground spices in a little warm oil to enhance their aroma. Deglazing your pan with a bit of stock, wine, or even water after browning ingredients can capture those tasty caramelized bits, adding richness to your dish.

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

27 g

Sugar

70g

Fat

11g

Carbs

11g