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This truly is the best baked beans recipe. They are one of my most requested recipes at our neighborhood potlucks!
This recipe came from my husband’s Aunt Dawn and has been a family favorite for decades! If you have a BBQ potluck planned for the holiday weekend this is the perfect thing to make! What makes these baked beans so special? A lot of things, including brown sugar, bacon, onion, and ketchup and a long low cooking time which allow the flavors to really come together and deepn..
Ingredients Needed
- Pork and Beans. This comes in a can and doesn’t have additional brown sugar or other seasoning added in. I always use canned beans.
- Bacon
- Yellow Onion
- Worcestershire Sauce
- Ketchup
- Brown Sugar
- Green Pepper
How to Make Baked Beans
- Place all the ingredients into a large, heavy pan. Do not drain the beans.
- Stir to combine.
- After mixing all the ingredients together place sliced green pepper rings on top.
- Bake for 3 hours at 350 degrees F. I leave the lid on for the first two hours and then take it off the last hour. They will thicken up that last hour. If you prefer your beans runnier leave the lid on the whole baking time.
Tips
- Cook them for a long time, like 3 hours long.
- Use a heavy pot such a Dutch oven with a lid. Bake for the first 2 hours with a lid and then the last hour without so they thicken up.
- If they are thickening too much put the lid back on.
Serve Baked Beans with:
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I make baked beans in the slow cooker?
This recipe works well in the slow cooker. Put all the ingredients into the slow cooker except for the green pepper. Place green pepper on top of beans. Cook on low for 3 hours and then remove the lid and allow to cook for an additional hour. This will help thicken up the liquid.
How do I store leftover baked beans?
Place leftover beans in an airtight container in the refrigerator for 3-4 days. I think they taste better the second day! They can also be frozen in a freezer container for up to 2 months.
How do I reheat baked beans?
Place beans in a saucepan on the top of the stove, or a baking dish in the oven. You can also microwave them.
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Baked Beans Recipe
Ingredients
- 2 28 oz. pork and beans or baked beans
- 1/2 lb. chopped bacon uncooked
- 1 onion chopped
- 3 Tbsp. Worcestershire sauce
- 1 cup ketchup
- 1/2 cup brown sugar
- 1 green pepper cut into rings
Instructions
- Stir and combine first six ingredients
- Then place green pepper rings on top
- Bake 350 degrees for 3 hours uncovered (I cover)
Nutrition Facts:
capturing joy with kristen duke says
whoa, those ingredients look amazing!
Molly says
So as soon as your raspberry-blueberry cobblers come out of the oven (in about five minutes, I’d say) the baked beans are going in–yay! All I have to do tomorrow before the picnic is decide what to wear, warm the beans and remember the whipped cream for the cobblers. The baked beans are very similar to my family’s recipe but going to be much better I’m sure.
Leigh Anne says
Sounds like a fun and delicious picnic!! Enjoy!
Nicole says
how long would the baked beans be done in the crockpot?
Leigh Anne says
I have never cooked them in a crockpot before but I would put them on low for 4-5 hours or high for 2-3 hours probably. Just watch them and don’t let them get too thick.
Belinda Farmer says
I made these this past weekend for our family reunion and they were wonderful. Thanks!
Leigh Anne says
So glad everyone enjoyed them.
angela says
My kids loved this recipe thanks!!!