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Ultimate Easy BBQ Beans Recipe

These mouthwatering BBQ baked beans transform ordinary canned beans into something extraordinary with just a handful of pantry ingredients. Bacon adds smokiness, while a combination of barbecue sauce, ketchup, and mustard creates the perfect sweet-tangy balance.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 2 hours 15 minutes
Total Time 2 hours 25 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Course: Side Dish
Cuisine: American
Calories: 350
Ingredients Method Nutrition

Ingredients
  

  • 2 28 ounce cans pork and beans
  • 6 slices bacon chopped
  • 1/2 cup barbecue sauce
  • 1/3 cup brown sugar packed
  • 1/4 cup ketchup
  • 2 tablespoons yellow mustard
  • 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
  • 1 small onion finely diced (about 1/2 cup)
  • 1 green bell pepper finely diced (optional)
  • 2 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 teaspoon liquid smoke optional, for extra smokiness
  • Cooking spray

Method
 

  1. Preheat your oven to 325°F (165°C). Lightly coat a 9-inch baking dish with cooking spray.
  2. In a large skillet over medium heat, cook the chopped bacon until it begins to crisp but isn't completely done, about 5 minutes. Remove with a slotted spoon and set aside, leaving 1-2 tablespoons of bacon fat in the pan.
  3. Add the diced onion and bell pepper (if using) to the bacon fat. Sauté until softened, about 4-5 minutes. Add the minced garlic and cook for 30 seconds more until fragrant.
  4. In a large mixing bowl, combine the canned pork and beans, cooked bacon, and sautéed vegetables. Add the barbecue sauce, brown sugar, ketchup, mustard, Worcestershire sauce, and liquid smoke (if using). Stir until everything is well combined.
  5. Pour the bean mixture into the prepared baking dish. Spread evenly with a spatula.
  6. Bake uncovered in the preheated oven for 2 hours, or until the beans have thickened and the top has slightly caramelized. For an even thicker consistency, bake for an additional 15-30 minutes.
  7. Remove from the oven and let stand for 5-10 minutes before serving. The beans will continue to thicken as they cool slightly.

Nutrition

Calories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 56gProtein: 10gFat: 11gSaturated Fat: 4gCholesterol: 23mgSodium: 887mgFiber: 6gSugar: 35g
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