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Savory BBQ Baked Beans with Crispy Bacon

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A smoky, slightly sweet baked beans recipe with crispy bacon that is easy to prepare and perfect for gatherings or weeknight dinners.

Ingredients

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  • 1 cup (200g) dried navy beans
  • 6 slices thick-cut smoked bacon
  • 1 medium yellow onion, finely chopped
  • 2 garlic cloves, minced
  • 2 tablespoons tomato paste
  • 1/4 cup (50g) brown sugar
  • 2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar
  • 1 tablespoon yellow mustard
  • 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
  • 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • 2 cups (480ml) water or low-sodium broth

Instructions

  1. Rinse 1 cup dried navy beans under cold water. Place in a large bowl and cover with 3 inches of water. Soak overnight or for at least 8 hours.
  2. Preheat oven to 325°F (165°C).
  3. Chop 6 slices of thick-cut bacon into bite-sized pieces. Cook bacon in a large oven-safe Dutch oven over medium heat until crisp, about 8 minutes. Remove bacon pieces with a slotted spoon and set aside, leaving rendered fat in the pot.
  4. Add finely chopped yellow onion to the bacon fat and cook for 5 minutes until softened and translucent. Stir in minced garlic and cook for 1 minute until fragrant. Add a splash of water if pan looks dry.
  5. Stir in tomato paste and cook for 2 minutes. Add brown sugar, apple cider vinegar, yellow mustard, smoked paprika, and Worcestershire sauce. Mix well.
  6. Drain soaked beans and add to the pot. Pour in water or broth. Season with salt and pepper. Stir gently to combine.
  7. Cover the Dutch oven with a lid or foil and bake for 1 to 1.5 hours, stirring halfway through. Add water if beans absorb too much liquid.
  8. Stir reserved crispy bacon pieces back into the beans before serving.

Notes

For best texture, soak beans overnight. Use gluten-free Worcestershire sauce or tamari for gluten-free version. If using canned beans, add them in the last 20-30 minutes of baking. Remove lid during last 15 minutes for thicker beans. Adjust seasoning with extra vinegar or brown sugar if needed.

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