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
- 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.
- Add 1 medium chopped onion to the saucepan with the reserved bacon grease.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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