Slow Cooker Baked Beans with Bacon & Molasses Not Enough Cinnamon from www.notenoughcinnamon.com
Introduction
If you’re looking for an easy and delicious side dish to serve at your next barbecue, look no further than this slow cooker BBQ baked beans recipe. These beans are the perfect combination of sweet and savory, with just the right amount of smoky flavor to complement any grilled meat.
Ingredients
To make this delicious recipe, you’ll need the following ingredients: - 1 pound dried navy beans - 1 onion, diced - 1 green pepper, diced - 1 cup ketchup - 1 cup BBQ sauce - 1/4 cup brown sugar - 1/4 cup molasses - 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard - 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper - 4 cups water
Directions
1. Rinse and sort the navy beans, then place them in a large bowl and cover with water. Let them soak overnight. 2. Drain the beans and place them in a slow cooker. 3. Add the diced onion and green pepper to the slow cooker. 4. In a separate bowl, mix together the ketchup, BBQ sauce, brown sugar, molasses, Dijon mustard, and cayenne pepper. Pour the mixture over the beans in the slow cooker. 5. Add the four cups of water to the slow cooker and stir everything together. 6. Cover the slow cooker and cook on low for eight hours, or until the beans are tender. 7. Once the beans are done, give them a good stir and serve hot.
Tips
- If you don’t have time to soak the beans overnight, you can use the quick soak method. Simply place the beans in a pot, cover them with water, and bring to a boil. Boil for two minutes, then remove from heat and let them sit for one hour before draining and adding to the slow cooker. - For an extra smoky flavor, you can add a few slices of cooked bacon to the slow cooker before cooking. - If you like your baked beans on the sweeter side, you can add more brown sugar or molasses to the recipe.
Conclusion
This slow cooker BBQ baked beans recipe is sure to be a hit at any barbecue or gathering. The combination of sweet and savory flavors is irresistible, and the slow cooker makes it easy to prepare. Give this recipe a try and watch as your guests come back for seconds and thirds!
