Brown Sugar and Bacon Baked Beans
These baked beans are the perfect blend of sweet, smoky, and savory—made with crispy bacon, brown sugar, and molasses for rich, deep flavor. Slow-baked to perfection, they’re a must-have side dish for BBQs, potlucks, or cozy family dinners. Easy to make and packed with homemade goodness, this recipe will have everyone coming back for seconds!
Ingredients
- Ingredients:
- 10 slices bacon diced
- 1 yellow onion finely diced
- 1/2 green bell pepper finely diced
- 54 oz can pork and beans or 4 15.5oz each cans
- 4 Tbsp ketchup
- 1/4 cup molasses
- 2/3 cup brown sugar
- 1/4 cup cider vinegar
- 2 tsp dry mustard.
Instructions
- Instructions:
- -Cook bacon about half way through (in whichever way you want), and set aside to drain on a paper towel. Once cooled, roughly chop into semi-bite sized pieces.
- -Preheat oven to 325 degrees and set rack to the lower-middle rack position.
- -In a deep skillet, heat about 2 Tbsp of bacon grease (or butter) over MED heat. Add diced onion and green pepper and saute about 5 minutes, until softened.
- -Add remaining ingredients and stir to combine well. Let mixture simmer for a minute or so.
- -While the mixture is simmering, grease a 13×9 baking dish, or other 3 quart dish or pot.
- -Pour beans into the prepared baking dish and lay cooked bacon on top of the beans.
- -Bake for 2-3 hours, depending on your desired consistency.
- -Let the beans stand for 5 minutes before serving. Enjoy!
Notes
Storage:Let the baked beans cool completely before storing.
Keep them in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 4 days.
Reheat in the microwave or on the stovetop over low heat, adding a splash of water if needed to loosen the sauce. Freezing:
Yes, you can freeze them! Let the beans cool, then store in a freezer-safe container or resealable bag.
They last up to 3 months in the freezer. To reheat: Thaw in the fridge overnight and warm on the stovetop over low heat, stirring occasionally. Make-Ahead Tip:
You can assemble the beans (before baking) and store them in the fridge overnight. Just pop them in the oven when you’re ready to bake!