Every good BBQ cookout needs the perfect side item – I’m talking about Baked Beans, of course! And this recipe comes from someone who knows BBQ, The Pioneer Woman, Ree Drummond! I love how her recipes are always simple but never disappoint. 😍
This recipe dresses up good ol’ pork and beans – but the key to getting these beans to their thick and luscious best is cooking them for TWO hours. Believe me, it’s hard waiting on them for that long, but it’s so worth it!
If you have a big crowd, you can easily double this recipe!
Southern Style Baked Beans
June 27, 2020
: 6
: 15 min
: 2 hr
: 2 hr 15 min
: Easy
Easy, thick & delicious baked beans are a must-have at your next BBQ!
Ingredients
- 1 (28 oz.) can pork & beans or baked beans
- 4 slices bacon - cut into 1/4’s
- 1/3 red onion - small diced
- 1/4 green pepper - small diced
- 1/3 cup barbecue sauce
- 1/4 cup brown sugar
- 1 TBSP apple cider vinegar
- 1 TBSP Dijon mustard
- 1/4 TSP Liquid Smoke
Directions
- Step 1 Preheat oven to 325 degrees. Fry bacon in skillet until partially cooked or cook on sheet pan in oven for approximately 10 minutes.
- Step 2 Remove bacon from pan and drain on paper towels.
- Step 3 In same skillet, add onion & green pepper and sauté until tender, about 5 minutes.
- Step 4 Add beans and remaining ingredients to skillet and heat through. Then transfer bean mixture to a baking dish.
- Step 5 Top with bacon pieces and bake until bubbly and sauce is thick, about 2 hours.
- Step 6 Let stand at least 10 minutes before serving.
