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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:
Sara says
This was my Mom’s recipe for baked beans also! She added 1 or 2 tablespoons of mustard, depending on the amount of beans. She also chopped up the peppers finely, as well as the onions. She left her bacon whole and placed it on top, but I chop mine up to place on top. After reading the reviews, I was dumbstruck! So many of us have the same recipe for baked beans, but yet I have never met anyone in my life who made the same recipe as you and the others that commented make. Being in the military, I’ve been in a lot of places too. The other people mostly use Bushes Baked Beans or Cowboy Beans with meat in them etc, etc. I have had so many different kinds of beans, but none were like all of us on the blog make. That is strange, but I am so happy to meet so many people of like minds! To me (and my family) these are the only baked beans to make. The beans are fabulous and compliment any sandwich, or can be eaten alone—-hot or cold. They are that good! Thank you for your giving spirit in sharing your recipes.
Carolyn says
I have pretty well the same ingredients, but I prefer to cut up my green pepper into small pieces. I also use some yellow mustard for tang and green onion for flavor. I have also played around lately not using the canned pork and beans, but just canned, drained and rinsed great northern beans and then adding my own ketchup and some Sweet Baby Ray’s. It turned out FANTASTIC! I think even better than using the canned pork and beans.
Darnell Nichol says
How many could you serve with one recipe please… These are just what I’m looking for… Serving 40… Thanks so much
Terry says
I have been making the same Baked Beans for years, EXCEPT I precook the bacon, onion and green pepper until they are carmelized. And then I add a few dashes of Tabasco sauce. Everyone loves them.
Leigh Anne says
I like the ideaof carmelizing – think I will try it this weekend.
Terri says
Leigh Ann, do you use 2 cans of each bean, pork and beans and bakeded beans, or either or.
Thanks trying this recipe this weekend
Leigh Anne says
Sorry for the delay in responsing to your comment, just saw it! Just 2 cans of either one.