Ingredients for Better Then Bush's Baked Beans
- 6 (15 ounce) cans great northern beans, drained
- not included in recipe
- 1 cup packed dark brown sugar
- 1/4 cup molasses
- not included in recipe
- 1 large onion, chopped
- 1 1/2 tablespoons garlic powder
- 2 tablespoons dry mustard
- not included in recipe
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 lb bacon, cooked and crumbled, reserving 2 tablespoons grease
- 1 cup water
- 1 green bell pepper, chopped
- 3/4 cup ketchup
- 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
- 2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar
- 2 tablespoons reserved bacon grease
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How to Make Better Then Bush's Baked Beans
- In a large pot or Dutch oven, brown the bacon until crispy. Remove bacon, reserving 2 tablespoons of bacon grease.
- Add the onion and bell pepper to the pot and sauté until softened, about 5-7 minutes.
- Stir in the garlic and cook for 1 minute more.
- Add the remaining ingredients (beans, molasses, brown sugar, mustard, ketchup, Worcestershire sauce, and reserved bacon grease) to the pot.
- Bring the mixture to a simmer, then reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for at least 4 hours, or up to 6 hours for maximum flavor development. The longer it simmers, the better it tastes!
- Stir occasionally during cooking.
- After simmering, remove from heat and stir in the cooked bacon.
- Serve hot and enjoy!
Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)
Sodium
69 g
Sugar
214g
Fat
29g
Carbs
23g
