Ultimate Barbecue Baked Beans Recipe

Introduction

• Demonstration of how to make ultimate barbecue baked beans.
• Uses Bush's Original Beans.
• Keep it simple by avoiding pre-flavored beans.

Ingredients

• Bush's Original Beans
• Garlic cloves
• Molasses
• Worcestershire sauce (referred to as W sauce)
• Ketchup
• Mustard
• Onion (diced)
• Thick-cut bacon (alternatives: regular bacon, beef bacon)
• Pepper
• Salt
• Brown sugar

Equipment

• Cast iron pan, Dutch oven, or crock pot
• Optionally, can be finished in a grill for smokey flavor

Preparation Steps

Bacon

• Cut bacon into pieces (room temperature recommended).
• Cook bacon in a heated cast iron pan until desired crispiness.
• Drain bacon fat but do not wipe pan (leave flavor residue).

Beans Mixture

• Drain just the top layer of liquid from the beans.
• Add beans to the pan with bacon fat residue.
• Mix in the following ingredients:
  • Ketchup
  • Mustard
  • Brown sugar
  • Molasses
  • Worcestershire sauce
  • Minced garlic
  • Diced onions (no need to sauté initially)
• Mix thoroughly until well combined.

Cooking

• Preheat oven to 350°F (177°C).
• Transfer mixture to an oven-safe dish if needed.
• Bake in the oven for 1 hour.
• Optionally, can be finished on grill for additional smoky flavor.

Serving Suggestions

• Serve beans hot.
• Pairs excellently with potato salad.
• Can serve 5-6 people.

Additional Tips

• Check description box for variations and doubling the recipe.

Conclusion

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